How far is Reading, PA from North Cornwall, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to North Cornwall, PA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.11 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.03 mi
41.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.11 mi
Kilometers
64.55 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive North Cornwall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Reading
20 mi
00h 27m
To North Cornwall
20.1 mi
00h 27m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and North Cornwall.

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Quentin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Quentin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cornwall Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · North Cornwall Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Furnace Street

    687 ft · 35 sec · Furnace Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Karinch Street

    158 m · 25 sec · Karinch Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
19.8 mi · 49%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 32%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 6%
Quentin Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
North Cornwall Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 27m from Reading
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near North Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to North Cornwall?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Reading and 20.1 miles from North Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near North Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and North Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
North Cornwall

#2 North Cornwall

Township in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population7,974
Coordinates40.2862000, -76.4166300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: North Cornwall (-76.41663, 40.2862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 North Cornwall. The current time is 01:45:07.

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.