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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.75 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.97 mi
32.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.97 mi
Kilometers
32.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.75 mi
Kilometers
38.22 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Tue, May 5, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-05-05T03:32
Arrive Reading
Tue, May 5, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Myerstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Robesonia
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Myerstown
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Reading
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Carpenter Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · East Carpenter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    1884 ft · 54 sec · South Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward North Railroad Street

    45 m · 6 sec · North Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Penn Avenue

    10.5 mi · 20 min · West Penn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2207 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 44%
Conrad Weiser Parkway
4.99 mi · 21%
Penn Avenue
2.93 mi · 12%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.35 mi · 10%
Franklin Street
0.42 mi · 2%
South Railroad Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robesonia
00h 18m from Myerstown
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

36 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

47 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

47 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 km).

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#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,140
Coordinates40.3745400, -76.3027300
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Carpenter Avenue (-76.302704, 40.374303)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Myerstown and Reading. The current time is 03:32:39.

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.