How far is Reading, PA from Abbottstown, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Abbottstown, PA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
70.09 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.93 mi
102.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.09 mi
Kilometers
112.8 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbottstown
Tue, May 26, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Tue, May 26, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-26T08:22
Arrive Abbottstown
Tue, May 26, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountville
PA

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
35 mi
00h 50m
To Abbottstown
35.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    11 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Abbottstown.

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
41.4 mi · 59%
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 40%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

28.8 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountville
00h 50m from Reading
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Abbottstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Reading and 35.1 miles from Abbottstown.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Abbottstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mountville

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Lancaster station

11 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

31 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Abbottstown. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.89 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Abbottstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates39.8864900, -76.9847000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Abbottstown (-76.9847, 39.88649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Abbottstown. The current time is 08:22:37.

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.