How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Reading, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence Park and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and Reading.
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Start on Vesta Drive
991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive
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Continue on Vesta Lane
675 ft · 35 sec · Vesta Lane
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Turn left onto Linglestown Road
1562 ft · 26 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1389 ft · 24 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
20 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
4 mi · 6 min · Linglestown Road
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Turn left onto PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey
1105 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 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 Lawrence Park 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.
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 Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Reading?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Lawrence Park and 27.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Reading. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).
#1 Lawrence Park
Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456400, -76.8008000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
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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