How far is Mountainhome, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mountainhome, PA to Reading, PA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
89.72 mi
01h 50m
Flight
67.31 mi
108.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.31 mi
Kilometers
108.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.72 mi
Kilometers
144.39 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Mountainhome
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountainhome
2026-04-18T23:08
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountainhome
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
Bethlehem
PA

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

From Mountainhome
42.9 mi
00h 55m
To Reading
46.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Mountainhome and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paradise Valley Road

    1836 ft · 41 sec · Paradise Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Carlton Road

    1500 ft · 28 sec · Carlton Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Woodland Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 611

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountainhome 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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
24 mi · 27%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 19%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 12%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
4.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 55m from Mountainhome
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mountainhome 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 Mountainhome to Reading?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Mountainhome and 46.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mountainhome and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

69 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountainhome and Reading. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.33 km).

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#1 Mountainhome

Census designated place

Population1,182
Coordinates41.1737000, -75.2710200
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Peterson Road (-75.270833, 41.17367)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 Mountainhome and Reading. The current time is 23:08:18.

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.