How far is Marietta, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Marietta, PA to Reading, PA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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.
Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Reading.
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Start on South New Haven Street
97 m · 16 sec · South New Haven Street
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Turn right onto North Waterford Avenue
1915 ft · 1 min · North Waterford Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Chickies Hill Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
648 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
146 m · 21 sec · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
80 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto US 30 East: Lancaster
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 24 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 Marietta 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.
US 222 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
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 Marietta and Partly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Reading?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Marietta and 25 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Partly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Akron
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 Akron.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Reading. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 km).
#1 Marietta
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.0570400, -76.5521900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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