How far is Reading, PA from West Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to West Bradford, PA is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.45 mi
05h 21m
Flight
181.62 mi
292.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.62 mi
Kilometers
292.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.45 mi
Kilometers
422.38 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, May 2, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-01T21:50
Arrive West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
131.1 mi
02h 40m
To West Bradford
131.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and West Bradford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and West Bradford.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  40. 40

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  45. 45

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight right

    29.3 mi · 33 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346 West: Elm Street

    1300 ft · 37 sec

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto South Davis Street

    1187 ft · 31 sec · South Davis Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1708 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  52. 52

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Mechanic Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1610 ft · 36 sec · West Washington Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Interstate Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and West Bradford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
55 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 43%
Powers Avenue
36.7 mi · 14%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 40m from Reading
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reading and Chance Rain And Snow near West Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to West Bradford?

The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Reading and 131.4 miles from West Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Reading and Chance Rain And Snow near West Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and West Bradford. Straight-line distance: 181.62 mi (292.29 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
West Bradford

#2 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: West Bradford (-78.66808, 41.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.06 L · about $37.84
Round trip
$75.67
18.52 gal · 70.12 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.84 $75.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.59 $85.17
Premium $4.95 $45.87 $91.75
Diesel $5.98 $55.37 $110.75

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and West Bradford. The current time is 21:50:57.

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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.