How far is Newport, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Newport, PA to Reading, PA is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.04 mi
01h 33m
Flight
64.08 mi
103.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.04 mi
Kilometers
135.25 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-16T02:58
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Newport
43.2 mi
00h 46m
To Reading
40.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1235 ft · 27 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 46%
US 22 East
21.3 mi · 25%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 9%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 6%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 5%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 46m from Newport
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Newport and 40.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Reading. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.13 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,585
Coordinates40.4778600, -77.1305400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-77.130482, 40.477795)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Reading. The current time is 02:58:02.

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.