How far is Millersville, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Millersville, PA to Reading, PA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millersville and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millersville and Reading.
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Start on East Frederick Street
67 m · 15 sec · East Frederick Street
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Turn left onto Highschool Avenue
1848 ft · 1 min · Highschool Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue
2647 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Avenue
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Continue on Barbara Street
1048 ft · 33 sec · Barbara Street
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Continue on Barbara Street
886 ft · 29 sec · Barbara Street
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Turn left onto Millersville Road
2448 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road
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Turn right onto Millersville Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike
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Continue on Manor Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street
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Turn right onto West King Street
1.3 km · 3 min · West King Street
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Turn left onto North Plum Street
2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street
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Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue
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Continue on New Holland Pike
1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1010 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
2546 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 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 Millersville 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.
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18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millersville to Reading?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Millersville and 21.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ephrata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).
#1 Millersville
City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,289 |
| Coordinates | 39.9978800, -76.3541300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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