How far is Reading, PA from Bonneauville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Bonneauville, PA is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
98.08 mi
02h 01m
Flight
73.51 mi
118.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.51 mi
Kilometers
118.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.08 mi
Kilometers
157.84 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonneauville
Mon, Apr 13, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Mon, Apr 13, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-13T10:02
Arrive Bonneauville
Mon, Apr 13, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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

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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
49 mi
01h 00m
To Bonneauville
49.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    50.3 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 116

    1233 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hanover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 51%
US 15 South
29 mi · 30%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 13%
Hanover Road
2.73 mi · 3%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
West Hanover Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

50.3 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 00m from Reading
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Bonneauville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Reading and 49.1 miles from Bonneauville.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Bonneauville.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Bonneauville. Straight-line distance: 73.51 mi (118.3 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Bonneauville

#2 Bonneauville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,837
Coordinates39.8120400, -77.1372100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Bonneauville (-77.13721, 39.81204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.91 $31.83
Premium $4.95 $17.14 $34.28
Diesel $5.98 $20.69 $41.38

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Bonneauville. The current time is 10:02:11.

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.