How far is Reading, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reading and Pittsburgh is 214.24 miles (344.79 km).
Flight distance from Reading, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 214.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Reading to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 262.5 miles (422.45 km) by car.
Driving from Reading to Pittsburgh will take approximately 04 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Schuylkill River in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Reading Public Museum and the Reading Central Railroad.
| Population | 88217 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.3356500 |
| Longitude | -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pittsburgh: Grant Street (-79.995923,40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Pittsburgh
The distance between Reading and Pittsburgh is 422 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Reading and Pittsburgh. The current time is 13:42:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.06 liters (9.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Pittsburgh is $34.43 (diesel $44.16).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $34.43 | $38.19 | $41.15 | $44.16 |
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The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
