Road trip from Reading to Columbus
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ITINERARY
8h 19m429 miles23 stops
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Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
2
Reading Rocks
3
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
4
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
5
Cathedral of Learning
6
Allegheny Cemetery
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
7
Mix Candle Co
8
Pittsburgh Water Steps
9
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
10
Allegheny Observatory
11
Emerald View Park
12
Pure Skin Care Center & Beauty Lounge
Honest, professional skin care and nail services that are both clinically effective and affordable. Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing and body treatments offered. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and are one of the only area skin care and nail service providers that use an autoclave for complete client safety. We are an authorized retailer of Eminence Organic and PCA Skin Care.
13
Bella Bambini Cello
14
West Hills Escape Room
Players must work as a team to find the clues hidden around the room, using logic and creativity to solve each puzzle before time runs out.
15
Black Dog Wine Company
Black Dog Wine Company is a boutique winery producing award-winning fine wines in the country-side of western Allegheny County (yes we do have countryside here!) just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and 10 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
16
The Club Pittsburgh
The Club airport lounges Pittsburgh, offer travelers a welcoming and relaxing space to unwind ahead of their flight and escape the busy airport crowds, while enjoying, complimentary food and drinks. We provide lounge access to all, no matter which airline you are flying with. Book your visit via our website today and experience our award-winning hospitality and world-class amenities.
17
Dependable Drive-in
18
Hickory Hearth Highlands
Hug A Highland allows guests to visit our family owned and operated farm to brush, love, feed, and take nonprofessional pictures with our Scottish Highlands and miniature donkeys!
19
Governor's Residence
20
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
21
The Nest Theatre
22
Ohio Stadium
23
Chadwick Arboretum
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OVERVIEW
Reading to Columbus
1
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
2
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
3
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
4
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
5
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
6
Start:Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
7
Start:Mix Candle Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
4409 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3011
8
Start:Pittsburgh Water Steps
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
9
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
10
Start:Allegheny Observatory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
159 Riverview Ave Riverview Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15214-2299
11
Start:Emerald View Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(6) review
608 Bailey Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1717
12
Start:Pure Skin Care Center & Beauty Lounge
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(61) review
Honest, professional skin care and nail services that are both clinically effective and affordable. Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing and body treatments offered. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and are one of the only area skin care and nail service providers that use an autoclave for complete client safety. We are an authorized retailer of Eminence Organic and PCA Skin Care.
13
Start:Bella Bambini Cello
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(4) review
1042 5th Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108-1804
14
Start:West Hills Escape Room
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
Players must work as a team to find the clues hidden around the room, using logic and creativity to solve each puzzle before time runs out.
15
Start:Black Dog Wine Company
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(4) review
Black Dog Wine Company is a boutique winery producing award-winning fine wines in the country-side of western Allegheny County (yes we do have countryside here!) just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and 10 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
16
Start:The Club Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
The Club airport lounges Pittsburgh, offer travelers a welcoming and relaxing space to unwind ahead of their flight and escape the busy airport crowds, while enjoying, complimentary food and drinks. We provide lounge access to all, no matter which airline you are flying with. Book your visit via our website today and experience our award-winning hospitality and world-class amenities.
17
Start:Dependable Drive-in
Moon Township, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(36) review
549 Moon Clinton Rd, Moon Township, PA 15108-3836
18
Start:Hickory Hearth Highlands
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
1.0
(1) review
Hug A Highland allows guests to visit our family owned and operated farm to brush, love, feed, and take nonprofessional pictures with our Scottish Highlands and miniature donkeys!
19
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
20
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
21
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
22
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
23
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
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What's the driving distance between Reading and Columbus?
The distance is 429 miles
What's the travel time between Reading and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 19m mins in normal traffic
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