How far is Reading, PA from South Bend, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to South Bend, PA is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and South Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and South Bend.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
27.9 mi · 36 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Ole Mill Drive
91 m · 13 sec · Ole Mill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ole Mill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and South Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to South Bend?
The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Reading and 122.3 miles from South Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near South Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 182.03 mi (292.95 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Bend
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 40.6278400, -79.3694800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bend (-79.36948, 40.62784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.64 | $79.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.55 | $103.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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