How far is Mount Joy, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Joy, PA to Reading, PA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Joy and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Joy and Reading.
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Start on East Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 24 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 Mount Joy 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.
US 222 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Mount Joy and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Joy to Reading?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Mount Joy and 22.4 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Joy and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Akron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Akron.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Joy and Reading. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55.01 km).
#1 Mount Joy
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.1098200, -76.5033000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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