How far is Snyder, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Snyder, PA to Reading, PA is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
236.75 mi
03h 55m
Flight
176.86 mi
284.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.86 mi
Kilometers
284.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.75 mi
Kilometers
381.02 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Snyder
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snyder
2026-04-18T03:21
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snyder
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Snyder
109.3 mi
01h 57m
To Reading
127.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    13 m · 6 sec · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    2939 ft · 1 min · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 22 East, US 119 North

    892 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 60%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
13.5 mi · 6%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 3%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 57m from Snyder
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Snyder and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Snyder and 127.4 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Snyder and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snyder and Reading. Straight-line distance: 176.86 mi (284.63 km).

Snyder

#1 Snyder

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population2,380
Coordinates40.4467300, -79.2847600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeview Drive (-79.284812, 40.446753)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.40 $76.80
Premium $4.95 $41.37 $82.73
Diesel $5.98 $49.93 $99.87

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 Snyder and Reading. The current time is 03:21:26.

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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.