How far is Reading, PA from Dallastown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Dallastown, PA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Dallastown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Dallastown.
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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
25.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
16.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hallam
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
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Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road
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Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Freysville Road
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Turn slight right onto Lombard Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lombard Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3014 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Lombard Street
937 ft · 34 sec · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
113 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue
1018 ft · 26 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Dallastown.
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
25.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 Dallastown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Dallastown?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Reading and 28.2 miles from Dallastown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Dallastown.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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 Roseville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Dallastown. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.66 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallastown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,869 |
| Coordinates | 39.8995400, -76.6402500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallastown (-76.64025, 39.89954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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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