Blairsville, PA to Reading, PA is 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on a major highway, suggesting a straightforward journey focused on covering ground efficiently. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.8 miles from Blairsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 217.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 141.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, as the main roads are designed for efficient travel. While the profile is predominantly highway, there are segments on Quaker Valley Road and William Penn Highway that may offer a slightly different driving feel before rejoining the faster lanes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 141.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 217.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip|~39m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
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203.4 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
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211.9 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blairsville, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Ephrata.
Johnstown
14 mi in|~20m
Pittsburgh
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Harrisburg
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Patp: Pittsburgh
61.5 mi in|~1h 36m
Ephrata
203.4 mi in|~4h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141.3 mi
2h 33m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
US 222
7.4 mi
9m
US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
8m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 141.3 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Market Street
3
Continue on Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Old William Penn Highway
4
Turn left onto Villa Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Villa Road
5
Turn right onto US 22; US 119
12 mi·16 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
8
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
9
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
10
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
20
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
22
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
28
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
141 mi·2 hr 33 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, EphrataUse the slight right lane.
30
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
31
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
33
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi·3 min·US 222
34
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi·5 min·US 222
35
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi·8 min·US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, ShillingtonUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi·47 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·Franklin Street
38
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft·4 sec·Penn Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 34m duration, departing in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Reading comfortably. With only one recommended stop, consider timing it around the halfway point or when you need to refuel. The $36 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 141.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on major interstates.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.8 miles from Blairsville, PA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.8 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blairsville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blairsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 217.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Blairsville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 141.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.8 mi from Blairsville, PA
· 2h 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Blairsville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
The final approach into Reading, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reading, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 154.1
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 32.4
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 40.6
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 202.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.06 one way
$72.12 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$39.49
$78.99
premium
$4.93
$42.18
$84.36
diesel
$5.61
$48.02
$96.04
Estimated Tolls: $18.37
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(141.3 mi)$18.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.3
0
$22.84
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.03
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.45
$13.92
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Blairsville, PA
Morning
in Blairsville on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Reading, PA
Morning
in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
109 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blairsville, PA to Reading, PA covers 217.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, William Penn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.8 miles from Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 217.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blairsville, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Ephrata.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
