How far is Reading, PA from Emigsville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Emigsville, PA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
55.17 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.53 mi
76.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.17 mi
Kilometers
88.78 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emigsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Emigsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Roseville
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Reading
27.5 mi
00h 38m
To Emigsville
27.6 mi
00h 38m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 24

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Zion Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sherman Street

    1175 ft · 31 sec · North Sherman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mundis Mill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mundis Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Emig Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Emig Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North George Street

    1260 ft · 22 sec · North George Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
28.3 mi · 51%
US 30 West
21.5 mi · 39%
Mount Zion Road
2.14 mi · 4%
Emig Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Mundis Mill Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 38m from Reading
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Emigsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 27.5 miles from Reading and 27.6 miles from Emigsville.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Emigsville.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

3 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

18 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

34 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Emigsville. Straight-line distance: 47.53 mi (76.49 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Emigsville

Census designated place

Population2,672
Coordinates40.0217600, -76.7280200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Emigsville (-76.72802, 40.02176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 Emigsville. The current time is 13:42:04.

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.