How far is Reading, PA from Southwest Greensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Southwest Greensburg, PA is about 233.6 miles (376 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
233.61 mi
04h 29m
Flight
190.74 mi
306.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.74 mi
Kilometers
306.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.61 mi
Kilometers
375.96 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwest Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T13:53
Arrive Southwest Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
116.6 mi
02h 14m
To Southwest Greensburg
117 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Southwest Greensburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Southwest Greensburg.

  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 left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Green Street

    685 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Weaver Street

    78 m · 11 sec · Weaver Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Southwest Greensburg.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 91%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
US 119
6.1 mi · 3%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
I 76 Toll West
0.59 mi
I 70 West
0.43 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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 14m from Reading
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Partly Sunny near Southwest Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Southwest Greensburg?

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (376 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 116.6 miles from Reading and 117 miles from Southwest Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Partly Sunny near Southwest Greensburg.

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 Southwest Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 190.74 mi (306.96 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Southwest Greensburg

#2 Southwest Greensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,002
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.5469800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Southwest Greensburg (-79.54698, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.2 L · about $33.67
Round trip
$67.34
16.48 gal · 62.4 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.67 $67.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.90 $75.79
Premium $4.95 $40.82 $81.64
Diesel $5.98 $49.28 $98.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Southwest Greensburg. The current time is 13:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.