How far is Reading, PA from Conewago, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Conewago, PA is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
52.28 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.14 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conewago
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Conewago
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

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
Oregon
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

From Reading
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To Conewago
26.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    17 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 743: Elizabethtown, Hershey

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 743 South: Elizabethtown

    50 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hershey Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hershey Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    2837 ft · 50 sec · North Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    566 ft · 12 sec · Linden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Zeager Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Zeager Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zeager Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 54%
PA 283 West
17 mi · 33%
US 30 West
1.74 mi · 3%
North Market Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Zeager Road
1.34 mi · 3%
Hershey Road
1.01 mi · 2%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon
00h 35m from Reading
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Conewago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Reading and 26.2 miles from Conewago.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Conewago.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

8 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

31 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Conewago. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.3 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 Conewago

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,536
Coordinates40.1581500, -76.6602500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Conewago (-76.66025, 40.15815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Conewago. The current time is 02:35:00.

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.