How far is Williamstown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Reading, PA is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Reading.
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Start on Taylor Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
852 ft · 45 sec · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Water Street
2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Low Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.3 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Williamstown and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 03h 52m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Reading?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Williamstown and 133.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.16 one way or $76.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 218.62 mi (351.83 km).
#1 Williamstown
Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 39.9792400, -80.0408900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $4.09 | $38.16 | $76.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.95 | $85.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.27 | $92.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.85 | $111.71 |
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 19, 2026
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