How far is Reading, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Lawrence Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Lawrence Park.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Linglestown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
19 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1381 ft · 23 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1571 ft · 29 sec · Linglestown Road
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Turn right onto Vesta Lane
675 ft · 30 sec · Vesta Lane
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Continue on Vesta Drive
991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vesta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Lawrence Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Lawrence Park?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Reading and 27.7 miles from Lawrence Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence Park
Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456400, -76.8008000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence Park (-76.8008, 40.34564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
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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