How far is Wesleyville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Wesleyville, PA to Reading, PA is about 358 miles (576.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.94 mi
06h 02m
Flight
246.26 mi
396.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.26 mi
Kilometers
396.32 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.94 mi
Kilometers
576.05 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Wesleyville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesleyville
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesleyville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Wesleyville
176.1 mi
03h 01m
To Reading
181.8 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    3 m · 9 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Station Road

    2591 ft · 1 min · Station Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shannon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Shannon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Norcross Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Norcross Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wager Road

    1996 ft · 58 sec · Wager Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wattsburg Road

    686 ft · 15 sec · Wattsburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh

    2638 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 57%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
60.9 mi · 17%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 3%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.8 mi
246.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
03h 01m from Wesleyville
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wesleyville and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358 miles (576.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.1 miles from Wesleyville and 181.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.61 one way or $103.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesleyville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 246.26 mi (396.32 km).

Wesleyville

#1 Wesleyville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,093
Coordinates42.1403300, -80.0150600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Road (-80.015101, 42.140327)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.63 gal
47.81 L · about $51.61
Round trip
$103.21
25.26 gal · 95.62 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.5 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.61 $103.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.09 $116.17
Premium $4.95 $62.57 $125.14
Diesel $5.98 $75.53 $151.05

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 Wesleyville and Reading. The current time is 23:41:16.

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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.