How far is Litchfield, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Litchfield, PA to Reading, PA is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.24 mi
03h 29m
Flight
115.76 mi
186.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.76 mi
Kilometers
186.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.24 mi
Kilometers
322.26 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, May 13, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Litchfield
Wed, May 13, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Reading
Wed, May 13, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Litchfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Derry
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Litchfield
81.5 mi
01h 44m
To Reading
118.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Litchfield Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Litchfield Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cotton Hollow Road

    967 ft · 27 sec · Cotton Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Front Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    707 ft · 21 sec · Susquehanna Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Pine Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1629 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Street

    1 km · 59 sec · North State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rohrsburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jerseytown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Danville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jerseytown Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Jerseytown Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  27. 27

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  33. 33

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  36. 36

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  38. 38

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  40. 40

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  42. 42

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  44. 44

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
49 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Pine Street
62.5 mi · 31%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 5%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Pine Street

Keep slight right

36.4 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.5 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
01h 44m from Litchfield
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Litchfield and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Reading?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Litchfield and 118.7 miles from Reading.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Litchfield and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Derry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Reading. Straight-line distance: 115.76 mi (186.29 km).

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#1 Litchfield

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,301
Coordinates41.9675700, -76.4302200
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Litchfield Road (-76.430199, 41.967487)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.78
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.89 $57.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.51 $65.03
Premium $4.95 $35.02 $70.05
Diesel $5.98 $42.28 $84.56

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Litchfield and Reading. The current time is 21:44:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.