How far is Reading, PA from East Earl, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to East Earl, PA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.56 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.56 mi
Kilometers
31.48 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T01:57
Arrive East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reading
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Reading
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To East Earl
9.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and East Earl.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lancaster Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto New Holland Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · New Holland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Reading Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Reading Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1716 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Springville Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Highway

    119 m · 14 sec · Division Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 27 sec · East Earl Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Earl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Holland Road
8.48 mi · 43%
Reading Road
8.18 mi · 42%
East Lancaster Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Springville Road
0.6 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
0.54 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Holland Road

Turn slight left onto New Holland Road

8.48 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 16m from Reading
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to East Earl?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Reading and 9.8 miles from East Earl.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and East Earl. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
East Earl

#2 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: East Earl (-76.03272, 40.1101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and East Earl. The current time is 01:57:56.

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.