How far is Reading, PA from Granville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Granville, PA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.96 mi
02h 39m
Flight
90.58 mi
145.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.58 mi
Kilometers
145.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.96 mi
Kilometers
193.05 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Harrisburg
PA

The capital of Pennsylvania.

From Reading
59.9 mi
01h 19m
To Granville
60 mi
01h 19m

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
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bernville Road

    118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bernville Road

    10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bernville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 Business West: Lewistown

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Belle Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Belle Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 103 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 103 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1 km · 3 min · Granville Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · Granville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
51.8 mi · 43%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 18%
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 9%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 6%
West Shore Bypass
4.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

51.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 19m from Reading
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Reading and 60 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

27 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

37 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Granville. Straight-line distance: 90.58 mi (145.78 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Granville (-77.62555, 40.55369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $17.28
Round trip
$34.57
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.28 $34.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $4.95 $20.96 $41.91
Diesel $5.98 $25.30 $50.59

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 Granville. The current time is 01:14:51.

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.