How far is Reading, PA from Pine Grove Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Pine Grove Mills, PA is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.01 mi
03h 11m
Flight
106.47 mi
171.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.47 mi
Kilometers
171.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.01 mi
Kilometers
234.98 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove Mills
Mon, May 18, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Mon, May 18, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-18T12:29
Arrive Pine Grove Mills
Mon, May 18, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Duncannon
PA

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
72.9 mi
01h 35m
To Pine Grove Mills
73.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Pine Grove Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Pine Grove Mills.

  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

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Shingletown Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Shingletown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Pine Grove Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pine Grove Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    34 m · 3 sec · South Water Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Pine Grove Mills.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 52%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 15%
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 10%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 5%
West Shore Bypass
4.36 mi · 3%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncannon
01h 35m from Reading
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Grove Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Pine Grove Mills?

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duncannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Reading and 73.1 miles from Pine Grove Mills.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Grove Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Duncannon

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

20 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

44 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

52 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Pine Grove Mills. Straight-line distance: 106.47 mi (171.34 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Pine Grove Mills

#2 Pine Grove Mills

Census designated place

Population1,502
Coordinates40.7336700, -77.8855600
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Pine Grove Mills (-77.88556, 40.73367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.09
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.04 $42.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.68 $47.37
Premium $4.95 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.98 $30.80 $61.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Pine Grove Mills. The current time is 12:29:10.

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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.