How far is Reading, PA from Mount Union, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Mount Union, PA is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 57m.
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 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Mount Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Mount Union.
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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
84.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
723 ft · 12 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East
3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East
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Continue on Spring Run Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
9.5 mi · 15 min · Croghan Pike
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Turn left onto East Shirley Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
58 m · 10 sec · North Division Street
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Turn right onto East Small Street
48 m · 12 sec · East Small Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Small Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Mount Union.
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
84.7 mi · 01h 31m
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 Mount Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Mount Union?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Reading and 69 miles from Mount Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Mount Union.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Mount Union. Straight-line distance: 103 mi (165.76 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Union
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.3845200, -77.8822200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Union (-77.88222, 40.38452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
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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