How far is Landisville, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Landisville, PA to Reading, PA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 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 EDT.
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Landisville and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landisville and Reading.
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Start on the route
64 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Church Street
63 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3112 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2539 ft · 43 sec · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn left onto Yellow Goose Road
1 km · 2 min · Yellow Goose Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Road
1290 ft · 28 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp right
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 24 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 Landisville 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
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Landisville 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 Landisville to Reading?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 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?
Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Landisville and 19.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Landisville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Ephrata
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 Ephrata.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Landisville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.95 km).
#1 Landisville
Situated within East Hempfield Township in Lancaster County, this south-central Pennsylvania community rests at an elevation of 407 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0953700, -76.4099600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
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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