How far is Millersburg, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Millersburg, PA to Reading, PA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
82.16 mi
01h 35m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.23 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Millersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersburg
2026-04-17T21:48
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersburg
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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Millersburg
35.2 mi
00h 47m
To Reading
46.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    40 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Square

    75 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1519 ft · 26 sec · Union Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 209

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 209

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    21.7 mi · 34 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown

    836 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Shore Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading

    764 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Penn Avenue

    1677 ft · 28 sec · Penn Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2207 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersburg 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
24.3 mi · 30%
Route 209
6.26 mi · 8%
William Penn Highway
5.64 mi · 7%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 6%
US 222 South
3.17 mi · 4%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

21.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
00h 47m from Millersburg
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Millersburg 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 Millersburg to Reading?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Millersburg and 46.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersburg and Reading. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.39 km).

Millersburg

#1 Millersburg

Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population2,514
Coordinates40.5395300, -76.9608100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Square (-76.960793, 40.539364)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.34 $26.67
Premium $4.95 $14.37 $28.73
Diesel $5.98 $17.34 $34.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Millersburg and Reading. The current time is 21:48:12.

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.