How far is Reading, PA from Westfield, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Westfield, PA is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
187.47 mi
04h 05m
Flight
137.87 mi
221.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.87 mi
Kilometers
221.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.47 mi
Kilometers
301.71 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Westfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
93.7 mi
02h 02m
To Westfield
93.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Westfield.

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  34. 34

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    44 mi · 49 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 660 West, US 15 Business: Covington, Canoe Camp

    2434 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Elk Run Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Elk Run Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Charleston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Charleston Road

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Catlin Hollow Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Hollow Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 287

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 287

  46. 46

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 24 min

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Church Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 15 North
44.3 mi · 24%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 6%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 15 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

44 mi · 00h 49m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
02h 02m from Reading
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Westfield?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Reading and 93.8 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 137.87 mi (221.88 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Westfield

#2 Westfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates41.9192400, -77.5388700
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Westfield (-77.53887, 41.91924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.02
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.01 $54.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.40 $60.80
Premium $4.95 $32.75 $65.49
Diesel $5.98 $39.53 $79.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Westfield. The current time is 06:13:19.

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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.