How far is Milford, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Milford, PA to Reading, PA is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
199.36 mi
03h 18m
Flight
169.87 mi
273.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.87 mi
Kilometers
273.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.36 mi
Kilometers
320.84 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, May 24, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, May 24, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-24T15:43
Arrive Reading
Sun, May 24, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Milford
98.2 mi
01h 39m
To Reading
101.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bando Road

    1096 ft · 50 sec · Bando Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bando Road

    2317 ft · 2 min · Bando Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Level Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sr3015

    777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015

  5. 5

    Continue on South Edgewood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Patriot Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · West Patriot Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    176.8 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
177 mi · 89%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 4%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Water Level Road
2.61 mi · 1%
South Edgewood Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

177 mi · 03h 14m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 39m from Milford
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milford and Rain near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Milford and 101.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milford and Rain near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Reading. Straight-line distance: 169.87 mi (273.38 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population985
Coordinates39.9531300, -79.1041900
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Bando Road (-79.104282, 39.953172)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.63 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.45
14.06 gal · 53.26 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.72 $57.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.95 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.98 $42.04 $84.08

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Reading. The current time is 15:43:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.