How far is Bainbridge, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, PA to Reading, PA is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.32 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.32 mi
Kilometers
87.42 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 AM EST
Return by in Bainbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Reading
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oregon
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

From Bainbridge
25.8 mi
00h 32m
To Reading
28.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    1184 ft · 35 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chickies Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    648 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    80 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US 30 East: Lancaster

    807 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.7 mi · 44%
US 30 East
12.3 mi · 23%
River Road
8.31 mi · 15%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 9%
Chickies Hill Road
1.47 mi · 3%
South 5th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon
00h 32m from Bainbridge
Leave By
4:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bainbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge to Reading?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Bainbridge and 28.5 miles from Reading.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bainbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oregon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon.

RAIL

Lancaster station

8 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

22 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

31 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Reading. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).

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#1 Bainbridge

Situated in northwestern Lancaster County at an elevation of 308 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River.

Population0
Coordinates40.0909300, -76.6674700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Race Street (-76.667558, 40.09106)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $8.47
Round trip
$16.95
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $8.47 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.83 $9.28 $18.55
Premium $5.28 $10.14 $20.29
Diesel $6.59 $12.65 $25.30

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Reading. The current time is 09:31:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.