How far is Reading, PA from Bald Eagle, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Bald Eagle, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
61.57 mi
01h 34m
Flight
47.2 mi
75.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.2 mi
Kilometers
75.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.57 mi
Kilometers
99.08 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bald Eagle
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-16T08:34
Arrive Bald Eagle
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Lancaster
PA

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Reading
30.8 mi
00h 47m
To Bald Eagle
30.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Bald Eagle.

  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 left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · East Orange Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Prince Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward Holtwood Road

    560 ft · 28 sec · Holtwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bridgeton Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodbine Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Woodbine Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Woodbine Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Woodbine Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 46%
Holtwood Road
9.42 mi · 15%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 10%
Lancaster Pike
5.26 mi · 9%
Woodbine Road
2.27 mi · 4%
Delta Road
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn Avenue

Merge slight left

25.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
00h 47m from Reading
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Bald Eagle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Bald Eagle?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Reading and 30.8 miles from Bald Eagle.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

2 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

29 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

34 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Bald Eagle. Straight-line distance: 47.2 mi (75.96 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Bald Eagle

#2 Bald Eagle

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Population2,062
Coordinates39.7703800, -76.4280200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Bald Eagle (-76.42802, 39.77038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.73
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.87 $17.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.95 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.98 $12.98 $25.95

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 Reading and Bald Eagle. The current time is 08:34:10.

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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.