How far is South Connellsville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from South Connellsville, PA to Reading, PA is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
231.88 mi
03h 50m
Flight
194.59 mi
313.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.88 mi
Kilometers
373.18 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Connellsville
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Connellsville
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 South Connellsville
114.8 mi
01h 55m
To Reading
117.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Connellsville and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    196.6 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Connellsville 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
197 mi · 85%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
South Pittsburgh Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

197 mi · 03h 35m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
194.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 55m from South Connellsville
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Connellsville and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Connellsville to Reading?

The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 114.8 miles from South Connellsville and 117.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Connellsville and Partly Sunny near Reading.

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 South Connellsville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 194.59 mi (313.17 km).

South Connellsville

#1 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Avenue (-79.585871, 39.996691)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $33.42
Round trip
$66.85
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.42 $66.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.62 $75.24
Premium $4.95 $40.52 $81.05
Diesel $5.98 $48.92 $97.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Connellsville and Reading. The current time is 04:22:58.

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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.