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

The driving distance from Reading, PA to New Holland, PA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.39 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.19 mi
29.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Holland
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-30T08:54
Arrive New Holland
Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reading
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Reading
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To New Holland
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Ephrata

    1526 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    102 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Division Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Division Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Grant Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
17.9 mi · 73%
North Railroad Avenue
3.49 mi · 14%
Division Highway
2.23 mi · 9%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 1%
US 322
0.33 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Penn Avenue

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 18m from Reading
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near New Holland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Reading and 12.2 miles from New Holland.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near New Holland.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and New Holland. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 New Holland

Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,547
Coordinates40.1017600, -76.0852300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: New Holland (-76.08523, 40.10176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and New Holland. The current time is 08:54:15.

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.