How far is Myerstown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Reading, PA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myerstown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myerstown and Reading.
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Start on East Carpenter Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · East Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
1884 ft · 54 sec · South Railroad Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward North Railroad Street
45 m · 6 sec · North Railroad Street
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Merge slight left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway
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Continue on West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 20 min · West Penn Avenue
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2154 ft · 45 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2207 ft · 51 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 Myerstown and Reading.
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.
West Penn Avenue
Continue on West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Myerstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Myerstown to Reading?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Robesonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Myerstown and 12.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Myerstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Robesonia
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 Robesonia.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 km).
#1 Myerstown
Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 40.3745400, -76.3027300 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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