How far is Jonestown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Jonestown, PA to Reading, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonestown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown and Reading.
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Start on West Market Street
3 m · 6 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Lancaster Street
1 km · 2 min · North Lancaster Street
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
5.3 mi · 8 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 Jonestown 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 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jonestown 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 Jonestown to Reading?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Jonestown and 18.8 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jonestown 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 Jonestown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 29.52 mi (47.51 km).
#1 Jonestown
Situated within the fertile Lebanon Valley in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small borough rests at an average elevation of approximately 482 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4137000, -76.4783000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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