How far is Manheim, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Manheim, PA to Reading, PA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manheim and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manheim and Reading.
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Start on South Main Street
40 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East High Street
2371 ft · 40 sec · East High Street
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Continue on Doe Run Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Doe Run Road
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1158 ft · 35 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Rothsville Road
2209 ft · 37 sec · Rothsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
51 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Rothsville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rothsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Newport Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Newport Road
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Continue on North State Street
993 ft · 30 sec · North State Street
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Turn left
2267 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 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 Manheim and Reading.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North State Street
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Manheim and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manheim to Reading?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Manheim and 25 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manheim and Rain Showers Likely 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 Manheim and Reading. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).
#1 Manheim
Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,816 |
| Coordinates | 40.1634300, -76.3949600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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