How far is Pleasant Hill, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, PA to Reading, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Reading.
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Start on South 18th Street
152 m · 27 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
2.6 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward East Cumberland Street
3 mi · 5 min · East Cumberland Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · West 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 Pleasant Hill 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 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Reading?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Womelsdorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Pleasant Hill and 17.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Womelsdorf
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 Womelsdorf.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Reading. Straight-line distance: 27.11 mi (43.63 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3362000, -76.4416300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
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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