How far is Mount Holly Springs, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Holly Springs, PA to Reading, PA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.56 mi
01h 31m
Flight
68.3 mi
109.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.3 mi
Kilometers
109.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.56 mi
Kilometers
132.86 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly Springs
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly Springs
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Holly Springs
40.7 mi
00h 45m
To Reading
41.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Holly Springs and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly Springs and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on West Butler Street

    19 m · 8 sec · West Butler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Baltimore Avenue

    2349 ft · 1 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Holly Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Holly Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Old York Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Old York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boiling Springs Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Lisburn Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3189 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    50.3 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly Springs 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 61%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 9%
West Lisburn Road
6.69 mi · 8%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 6%
Boiling Springs Road
3.61 mi · 4%
East Old York Road
2.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

50.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
00h 45m from Mount Holly Springs
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly Springs to Reading?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Mount Holly Springs and 41.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly Springs and Reading. Straight-line distance: 68.3 mi (109.92 km).

Mount Holly Springs

#1 Mount Holly Springs

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,052
Coordinates40.1184200, -77.1899800
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Butler Street (-77.189987, 40.118463)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
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
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 Mount Holly Springs and Reading. The current time is 23:01:26.

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.