How far is Mount Union, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to Reading, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Union and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Union and Reading.
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Start on East Small Street
865 ft · 1 min · East Small Street
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Turn left onto East Shirley Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Shirley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Croghan Pike
9.5 mi · 14 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 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 Union 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.8 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Union 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 Mount Union to Reading?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Mount Union and 70.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Union and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and Reading. Straight-line distance: 103 mi (165.76 km).
#1 Mount Union
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.3845200, -77.8822200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
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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