How far is Reading, PA from South Connellsville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to South Connellsville, PA is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.04 mi
04h 31m
Flight
194.59 mi
313.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.04 mi
Kilometers
371.82 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-16T06:50
Arrive South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
115.3 mi
02h 15m
To South Connellsville
115.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and South Connellsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and South Connellsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Pittsburgh Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and South Connellsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
197 mi · 85%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 3%
Memorial Boulevard
2.76 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh Street
2 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

197 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
194.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 15m from Reading
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Connellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to South Connellsville?

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 115.3 miles from Reading and 115.7 miles from South Connellsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Connellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and South Connellsville. Straight-line distance: 194.59 mi (313.17 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
South Connellsville

#2 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: South Connellsville (-79.58587, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $33.30
Round trip
$66.60
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.30 $66.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.48 $74.96
Premium $4.95 $40.38 $80.75
Diesel $5.98 $48.74 $97.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and South Connellsville. The current time is 06:50:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.