How far is Reading, PA from Quarryville, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Reading, PA to Quarryville, PA is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.26 mi
01h 07m · estimated
Flight
32.78 mi
52.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.78 mi
Kilometers
52.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
44.26 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
71.23 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quarryville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 11, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Quarryville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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 Earl
PA

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
16.4 mi
00h 33m
To Quarryville
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Quarryville.

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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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Earl
00h 33m from Reading
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Quarryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Quarryville?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 Earl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Reading and 27.8 miles from Quarryville.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Quarryville.

Stop Ideas Near East Earl

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

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

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Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

30 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Quarryville. Straight-line distance: 32.78 mi (52.76 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Quarryville

#2 Quarryville

Borough in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,745
Coordinates39.8970500, -76.1635700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Quarryville (-76.16357, 39.89705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Quarryville. The current time is 02:54:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.