How far is Reading, PA from Cleona, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Cleona, PA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Cleona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Cleona.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
13.4 mi · 25 min · Penn Avenue
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Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway
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Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on East Cumberland Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
538 ft · 20 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
105 m · 15 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on East Penn Avenue
1.2 km · 57 sec · East Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Center Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Cleona.
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.
Penn Avenue
Continue on Penn Avenue
13.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Cleona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Cleona?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 15.5 miles from Reading and 15.5 miles from Cleona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Cleona.
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 Reading and Cleona. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.5 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleona
Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.3373100, -76.4755200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleona (-76.47552, 40.33731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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