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Distance from Plainville to Read

Driving Distance
266.3 mi 428.5 km
Flying Distance
196.5 mi 316.2 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Plainville, Pennsylvania to Read, West Virginia is 266.3 mi (428.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 196.5 mi (316.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 38 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Plainville
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 40.265925
Longitude -76.575246
GPS 40.265925° N, 76.575246° W
Local Time 2:58 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Read
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.953162
Longitude -79.842846
GPS 38.953162° N, 79.842846° W
Local Time 2:58 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainville, Pennsylvania to Read, West Virginia covers 266.3 mi (428.5 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 38 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (251.6-266.3 miles / 405-428 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S and US-48 W
266.3 mi 4 hours 38 minutes
Shortest
I-81 S
251.6 mi 4 hours 35 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.