How far is Reading, PA from Elizabethtown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Elizabethtown, PA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01h 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Elizabethtown.
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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 left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rheems, Elizabethtown
1450 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Turn slight right onto South Spruce Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Spruce Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
38 m · 5 sec · East High Street
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Turn right
11 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Elizabethtown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 24 miles from Reading and 24.1 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon
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 Oregon.
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Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.1528700, -76.6027500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-76.60275, 40.15287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
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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