How far is Waterford, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to Reading, PA is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Reading.
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Start on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Route 19
1279 ft · 31 sec · Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward PA-97
57 m · 2 sec · PA-97
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Turn straight onto Perry Street
946 ft · 25 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 8 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on North School Street
2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
153.1 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Reading.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford 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 Waterford to Reading?
The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Waterford and 167.3 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.62 one way or $101.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Reading. Straight-line distance: 238.53 mi (383.87 km).
#1 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $50.62 | $101.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $60.16 | $120.32 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $74.28 | $148.55 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026