How far is Cleona, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Cleona, PA to Reading, PA is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.89 mi
46.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Cleona
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleona
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Womelsdorf
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Cleona
16.1 mi
00h 28m
To Reading
31.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    10 m · 8 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Penn Avenue

    1.2 km · 53 sec · East Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 16th Street

    2358 ft · 51 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lehman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lehman Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    1596 ft · 48 sec · North 8th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1731 ft · 35 sec · East Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Weavertown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Weavertown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 15th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 15th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Cumberland Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Cumberland Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Penn Avenue

    10.5 mi · 20 min · West Penn Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Penn Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2207 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 22%
Conrad Weiser Parkway
4.99 mi · 10%
West Lincoln Avenue
4.89 mi · 10%
Penn Avenue
2.93 mi · 6%
East Cumberland Street
2.27 mi · 5%
Cumberland Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Penn Avenue

Continue on West Penn Avenue

10.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Womelsdorf
00h 28m from Cleona
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleona and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Womelsdorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Cleona and 31.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleona and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Womelsdorf

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Womelsdorf, 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 Womelsdorf.

RAIL

Lancaster station

36 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

44 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

50 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleona and Reading. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.5 km).

Cleona

#1 Cleona

Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,225
Coordinates40.3373100, -76.4755200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-76.47557, 40.337302)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleona and Reading. The current time is 01:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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