How far is Reading, PA from Drumore, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Drumore, PA is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
53.25 mi
01h 29m
Flight
41.61 mi
66.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.25 mi
Kilometers
85.7 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drumore
Mon, Apr 13, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-13T10:01
Arrive Drumore
Mon, Apr 13, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
26.6 mi
00h 44m
To Drumore
26.7 mi
00h 44m

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
77°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · East Orange Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Prince Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward Holtwood Road

    560 ft · 28 sec · Holtwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holtwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Susquehannock Drive

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Susquehannock Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Susquehannock Drive

    71 m · 6 sec · Susquehannock Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Furniss Road

    683 ft · 19 sec · Furniss Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fern Glen Drive

    1338 ft · 60 sec · Fern Glen Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Glen Dale Road

    2681 ft · 2 min · Glen Dale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Park Drive

    1136 ft · 57 sec · Park Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Susquehannock Drive

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Susquehannock Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Fishing Creek Road

    139 m · 20 sec · Fishing Creek Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fishing Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 53%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 12%
Lancaster Pike
5.26 mi · 10%
Susquehannock Drive
4.57 mi · 9%
Holtwood Road
2.46 mi · 5%
New Holland Avenue
1.27 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon
00h 44m from Reading
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Drumore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 26.6 miles from Reading and 26.7 miles from Drumore.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Drumore. Straight-line distance: 41.61 mi (66.97 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Drumore

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,682
Coordinates39.7917700, -76.2649600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Drumore (-76.26496, 39.79177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 Drumore. The current time is 10:01:06.

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.