How far is Reading, PA from Hilltown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Hilltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Hilltown.
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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
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
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Continue on East York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street
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Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
33 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Cashtown Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road
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Continue on High Street
146 m · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Hilltown Road
988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Hilltown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Hilltown?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Reading and 49.3 miles from Hilltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 81.59 mi (131.3 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilltown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,031 |
| Coordinates | 39.8939800, -77.3588700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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