How far is Reading, PA from Milroy, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Milroy, PA is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
123.3 mi
02h 39m
Flight
91.2 mi
146.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.2 mi
Kilometers
146.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.3 mi
Kilometers
198.43 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 Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T08:27
Arrive Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 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
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enola
PA

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From Reading
61.6 mi
01h 19m
To Milroy
61.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Milroy

    1422 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1492 ft · 37 sec · West Colonial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1045 ft · 21 sec · Old US Route 322

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hill Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
62.2 mi · 50%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 17%
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 8%
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 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enola
01h 19m from Reading
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Milroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 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?

Enola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Reading and 61.7 miles from Milroy.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Milroy.

Stop Ideas Near Enola

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

20 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

31 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Milroy. Straight-line distance: 91.2 mi (146.77 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Milroy (-77.59055, 40.71396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.55
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.77 $35.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.95 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.98 $26.01 $52.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Milroy. The current time is 08:27:49.

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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.