How far is Colerain, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Reading, PA is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Reading.
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Start on Spruce Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Birmingham Pike
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
21.4 mi · 31 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Colerain 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
84.8 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain 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 Colerain to Reading?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Colerain and 79.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Reading. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.84 km).
#1 Colerain
Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.6261800, -78.1147300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.09 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.21 | $52.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.09 | $68.17 |
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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