How far is Mill Hall, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mill Hall, PA to Reading, PA is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Road
133.73 mi
02h 36m
Flight
97.44 mi
156.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.22 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Mill Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Hall
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mill Hall
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
Elysburg
PA

Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Mill Hall
62.7 mi
01h 18m
To Reading
71 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Hall and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    830 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1523 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Long Run Road

    113 m · 9 sec · Long Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  16. 16

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
45.5 mi · 34%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 8%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 8%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 7%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elysburg
01h 18m from Mill Hall
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mill Hall and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mill Hall to Reading?

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Elysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Mill Hall and 71 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mill Hall and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Elysburg

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

75 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Middletown

76 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mill Hall and Reading. Straight-line distance: 97.44 mi (156.81 km).

Mill Hall

#1 Mill Hall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1072900, -77.4844300
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-77.484747, 41.107244)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.57
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.29 $38.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.71 $43.41
Premium $4.95 $23.38 $46.77
Diesel $5.98 $28.23 $56.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Hall and Reading. The current time is 21:14:38.

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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.