How far is Hemlock Farms, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Hemlock Farms, PA to Reading, PA is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Road
108.17 mi
02h 17m
Flight
82.8 mi
133.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.8 mi
Kilometers
133.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.08 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Hemlock Farms
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemlock Farms
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemlock Farms
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
Tatamy
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Hemlock Farms
51.2 mi
01h 08m
To Reading
57 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemlock Farms and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Drive

    1457 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Lane

    1198 ft · 58 sec · Cedar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Drive

    682 ft · 31 sec · Mountain View Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Drive

    1 mi · 4 min · Forest Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hemlock Farms Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Hemlock Farms Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Brewster Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Brewster Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto PA-402

    1.8 mi · 3 min · PA-402

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 402 Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Route 402 Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Resica Falls Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Resica Falls Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    606 ft · 21 sec · Milford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Seven Bridge Road

    3213 ft · 1 min · Seven Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seven Bridge Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hemlock Farms 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
43 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 209 south to PA 33 south
25.2 mi · 23%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 16%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 10%
Route 402 Road
8.08 mi · 7%
Resica Falls Road
7.69 mi · 7%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 209 south to PA 33 south

Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatamy
01h 08m from Hemlock Farms
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hemlock Farms 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 Hemlock Farms to Reading?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Tatamy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Hemlock Farms and 57 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.05 one way or $34.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hemlock Farms and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Tatamy

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

52 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

71 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

72 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemlock Farms and Reading. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.25 km).

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#1 Hemlock Farms

Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies in the heart of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.3267600, -75.0365600
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Drive (-75.036639, 41.326761)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $17.05
Round trip
$34.10
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $17.05 $34.10
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.81 $37.63
Premium $5.31 $20.27 $40.53
Diesel $6.55 $25.02 $50.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hemlock Farms and Reading. The current time is 16:45:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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