How far is King, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from King, PA to Reading, PA is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Reading.
-
1
Start on Hickory Lane
65 m · 14 sec · Hickory Lane
-
2
Turn left onto William Penn Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road
-
3
Turn left onto Sarah Furnace Road
1643 ft · 35 sec · Sarah Furnace Road
-
4
Take the ramp right toward Blue Knob State Park
1852 ft · 45 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 7 sec
-
8
Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
-
13
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
17
Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
-
19
Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
-
20
Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
-
21
Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
-
22
Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 34m
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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving King 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 King to Reading?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from King and 87.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around King and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King and Reading. Straight-line distance: 133.87 mi (215.44 km).
#1 King
Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 40.2439700, -78.4641800 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.05 | $56.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.22 | $60.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.48 | $72.96 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.