How far is Mifflin, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to Reading, PA is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.16 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.26 mi
127.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.26 mi
Kilometers
127.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.16 mi
Kilometers
166.02 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflin
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Mifflin
52.8 mi
00h 56m
To Reading
50.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tuscarora Street

    114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Penn Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Industrial Park Road

    2846 ft · 54 sec · Industrial Park Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1480 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 East
38.9 mi · 38%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 38%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 7%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 5%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
00h 56m from Mifflin
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin 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 Mifflin to Reading?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Mifflin and 50.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highspire, 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 Highspire.

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

27 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and Reading. Straight-line distance: 79.26 mi (127.56 km).

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#1 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.402769, 40.569709)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.95 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.77 $43.53

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflin and Reading. The current time is 05:03:59.

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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.