How far is Reading, PA from Cornwall, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Cornwall, PA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Cornwall.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1797 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
2578 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Reading Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Reading Road
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Turn slight right
587 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 28th Division Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · East 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Turn right onto Boyd Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Boyd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyd Street
68 m · 11 sec · Boyd Street
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Turn left
607 ft · 40 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Cornwall.
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
Merge slight left
9.81 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Cornwall?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Reading and 16.8 miles from Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
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 Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.22 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cornwall
Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.4060700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornwall (-76.40607, 40.2737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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