How far is Reading, PA from New Bloomfield, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to New Bloomfield, PA is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
82.46 mi
01h 58m
Flight
66.55 mi
107.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.55 mi
Kilometers
107.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.71 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive New Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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

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.

Mid-route stop
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
41.2 mi
00h 59m
To New Bloomfield
41.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and New Bloomfield.

  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

    23.2 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Marysville, Enola

    697 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Enola Road

    3220 ft · 1 min · North Enola Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South State Road

    8.5 mi · 16 min · South State Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 274 West: Duncannon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    124 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto New Bloomfield Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · New Bloomfield Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on New Bloomfield Road

    1106 ft · 24 sec · New Bloomfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Spring Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Spring Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Carlisle Street

    1656 ft · 28 sec · South Carlisle Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    57 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
23.9 mi · 29%
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 12%
South State Road
8.55 mi · 10%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 9%
New Bloomfield Road
7.07 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 59m from Reading
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near New Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to New Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Reading and 41.3 miles from New Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near New Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and New Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 66.55 mi (107.1 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
New Bloomfield

#2 New Bloomfield

Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,080
Coordinates40.4198100, -77.1863700
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: New Bloomfield (-77.18637, 40.41981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 New Bloomfield. The current time is 22:54:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.