How far is Lawrence, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, PA to Reading, PA is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Reading.
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Start on 2nd Street
575 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Boyce Street
626 ft · 30 sec · Boyce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgetown Road
2314 ft · 58 sec · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Mayview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mayview Road
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Turn right onto Boyce Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Boyce Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Washington Road
1145 ft · 39 sec · Old Washington Road
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Continue on Johnston Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Johnston Road
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Turn left onto McMurray Road
1.1 km · 1 min · McMurray Road
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Turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Broughton Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 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 Lawrence 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
220 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Reading?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Lawrence and 140.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
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Altoona Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Reading. Straight-line distance: 220.91 mi (355.52 km).
#1 Lawrence
Census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 40.3061800, -80.1206100 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $4.09 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.20 | $88.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.47 | $114.94 |
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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