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

The driving distance from Reading, PA to South Strabane, PA is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
264.27 mi
05h 08m
Flight
223.85 mi
360.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.85 mi
Kilometers
360.25 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.27 mi
Kilometers
425.3 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
131.9 mi
02h 34m
To South Strabane
132.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    212.1 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    32.7 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 519: Eighty Four, Glyde

    1350 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Route 519

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 519

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 38 sec · Anderson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Strabane Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 80%
I 70 West
33.2 mi · 13%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
Route 519
2.22 mi · 1%
East National Pike
1.58 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 52m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 34m from Reading
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Reading and 132.4 miles from South Strabane.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.12 one way or $76.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley-Hi, 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 Valley-Hi.

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and South Strabane. Straight-line distance: 223.85 mi (360.25 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: South Strabane (-80.16339, 40.1384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.3 L · about $38.12
Round trip
$76.24
18.66 gal · 70.6 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.12 $76.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.91 $85.82
Premium $4.95 $46.22 $92.44
Diesel $5.98 $55.79 $111.59

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 Strabane. The current time is 22:47:44.

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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.