How far is Reading, PA from McSherrystown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to McSherrystown, PA is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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 western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and McSherrystown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and McSherrystown.
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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
25.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
28.8 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg
10.8 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West King Street
29 m · 2 sec · West King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West King Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street
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Continue on York Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Pike
3.3 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike
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Continue on Carlisle Street
1843 ft · 49 sec · Carlisle Street
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Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive
1185 ft · 38 sec · West Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Elm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and McSherrystown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 30 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
28.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near McSherrystown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to McSherrystown?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Reading and 39.1 miles from McSherrystown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near McSherrystown.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and McSherrystown. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.39 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McSherrystown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.8073200, -77.0113700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: McSherrystown (-77.01137, 39.80732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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