How far is Reading, PA from Manheim, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Manheim, PA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Manheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Manheim.
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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
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
1054 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Newport Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Rothsville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rothsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
51 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Rothsville Road
2031 ft · 34 sec · Rothsville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
1076 ft · 31 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Doe Run Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Doe Run Road
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Continue on East High Street
2371 ft · 47 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Manheim.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Penn Avenue
Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Rain Showers near Manheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Manheim?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Reading and 17.3 miles from Manheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Manheim.
Stop Ideas Near Ephrata
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 Ephrata.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Manheim. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manheim
Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,816 |
| Coordinates | 40.1634300, -76.3949600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manheim (-76.39496, 40.16343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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