How far is Fairmount, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Fairmount, PA to Reading, PA is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Reading.
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Start on Fairmount Road
15 m · 3 sec · Fairmount Road
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Turn right onto Little Britain Road North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Little Britain Road North
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Turn straight onto Robert Fulton Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Robert Fulton Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
1418 ft · 30 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike
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Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road
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Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn right onto Greenfield Road
121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
2546 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 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 Fairmount 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.
US 222 North
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18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairmount and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Reading?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Fairmount and 28.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmount and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon
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 Oregon.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Reading. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.42 km).
#1 Fairmount
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 39.8145500, -76.1282900 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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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