How far is Boiling Springs, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, PA to Reading, PA is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Reading.
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Start on East 1st Street
1373 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Boiling Springs Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Turn right onto West Lisburn Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road
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Take the ramp left
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3189 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Reading?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Boiling Springs and 41.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colebrook.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Reading. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.05 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
Located in Cumberland County at an elevation of 472 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the fertile Cumberland Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1498100, -77.1283100 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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