How far is Fredericksburg, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, PA to Reading, PA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Reading.
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Start on East Main Street
2255 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1769 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto 78th Division Highway
1426 ft · 19 sec · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown
836 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
14.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Shore Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
764 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Penn Avenue
1677 ft · 28 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2207 ft · 51 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 Fredericksburg and Reading.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to Reading?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Fredericksburg and 17 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fredericksburg and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
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 Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Reading. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
Situated within Lebanon County in south-central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 476 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4437000, -76.4282900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.39 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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