How far is Lewistown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Lewistown, PA to Reading, PA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Reading.
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Start on Chestnut Street
36 m · 12 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Dorcas Street
150 m · 12 sec · South Dorcas Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1783 ft · 58 sec · East Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lewistown Narrows
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 42 min · 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 Lewistown and Reading.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lewistown Narrows
Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 01h 03m
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 leaving Lewistown and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Reading?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lewistown and 56.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewistown and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Progress
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 Progress.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 88.34 mi (142.17 km).
#1 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 8,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.5992400, -77.5713800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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