How far is Mountville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mountville, PA to Reading, PA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.07 mi
00h 43m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Mountville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountville
2026-04-19T15:13
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mountville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ephrata
PA

City of the state Washington, United States

From Mountville
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Reading
20.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mountville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    603 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.7 mi · 61%
US 30 East
7.16 mi · 18%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 13%
College Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
South 5th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ephrata
00h 21m from Mountville
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mountville and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountville to Reading?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Mountville and 20.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mountville and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Ephrata

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

18 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

37 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.02 km).

Mountville

#1 Mountville

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,833
Coordinates40.0392600, -76.4308000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-76.430802, 40.039172)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 Mountville and Reading. The current time is 15:13:49.

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.