How far is East Earl, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from East Earl, PA to Reading, PA is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.98 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.98 mi
Kilometers
38.59 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Earl
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Earl
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From East Earl
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To Reading
14.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Earl and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 29 sec · East Earl Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Highway

    119 m · 15 sec · Division Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Springville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1716 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Reading Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Reading Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Holland Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · New Holland Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Earl 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Holland Road
8.48 mi · 35%
Reading Road
8.18 mi · 34%
East Lancaster Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Springville Road
0.6 mi · 3%
South 5th Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Holland Road

Continue on New Holland Road

8.48 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 16m from East Earl
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Earl and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Earl to Reading?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from East Earl and 14.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Earl and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Earl and Reading. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

East Earl

#1 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Earl Road (-76.03272, 40.110103)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Earl and Reading. The current time is 00:34:05.

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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.