How far is Enola, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Enola, PA to Reading, PA is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.94 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.94 mi
Kilometers
104.51 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Enola
Thu, Apr 16, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enola
2026-04-16T07:49
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enola
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Enola
33.1 mi
00h 37m
To Reading
31.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Enola Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Enola Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on State Street

    1630 ft · 42 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    45 m · 7 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Enola Road

    2508 ft · 1 min · South Enola Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Front Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Front Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn slight right onto Market Street

    1972 ft · 41 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2519 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lowther Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · Lowther Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 83 South: York

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enola 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
43.8 mi · 68%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 12%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 8%
I 83 South
2.05 mi · 3%
North Front Street
1.96 mi · 3%
I 76
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
00h 37m from Enola
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Enola and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Enola and 31.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Enola and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enola and Reading. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.53 km).

Enola

#1 Enola

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,111
Coordinates40.2900900, -76.9338600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Enola Drive (-76.933779, 40.290109)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.36 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $5.98 $13.69 $27.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Enola and Reading. The current time is 07:49:40.

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.