How far is Reading, PA from Wetmore, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Wetmore, PA is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
245.32 mi
05h 09m
Flight
180.14 mi
289.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.14 mi
Kilometers
289.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.32 mi
Kilometers
394.8 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wetmore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Wetmore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
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
Mill Hall
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
122.5 mi
02h 34m
To Wetmore
122.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Wilcox Road

    554 ft · 7 sec · Wilcox Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Buena Vista Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brick Yard Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Kane-Wilcox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kane-Wilcox Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brickyard Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1266 ft · 25 sec · Brick Yard Road

  53. 53

    Continue on Westerberg Way

    834 ft · 25 sec · Westerberg Way

  54. 54

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Biddle Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Biddle Street

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Hacker Street

    3000 ft · 2 min · Hacker Street

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Sedgwick Street

    1129 ft · 52 sec · Sedgwick Street

  57. 57

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

    600 ft · 26 sec · Dawson Street

  58. 58

    Continue on North Oak Street

    147 m · 24 sec · North Oak Street

  59. 59

    Turn right onto North Fraley Street

    1925 ft · 1 min · North Fraley Street

  60. 60

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
61 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 46%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 6%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 5%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Hall
02h 34m from Reading
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Wetmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Mill Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Reading and 122.8 miles from Wetmore.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 $35.38 one way or $70.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Wetmore.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Hall

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

82 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

101 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Wetmore. Straight-line distance: 180.14 mi (289.9 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wetmore

Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania

Population1,552
Coordinates41.6950600, -78.8755900
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Wetmore (-78.87559, 41.69506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.77 L · about $35.38
Round trip
$70.77
17.32 gal · 65.54 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.38 $70.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.83 $79.65
Premium $4.95 $42.90 $85.80
Diesel $5.98 $51.79 $103.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Wetmore. The current time is 02:35:53.

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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.