How far is Reading, PA from Rutherford, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Rutherford, PA is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Rutherford.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Hershey
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Mushroom Hill Road
912 ft · 28 sec · Mushroom Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grayson Road
558 ft · 15 sec · Grayson Road
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Turn right onto South 63rd Street
865 ft · 21 sec · South 63rd Street
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Turn right onto Derry Street
3008 ft · 1 min · Derry Street
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Turn left onto North 69th Street
1154 ft · 53 sec · North 69th Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
53 m · 14 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Rudy Alley
111 m · 27 sec · Rudy Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rudy Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Rutherford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Rutherford?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Reading and 30.2 miles from Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Brickerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brickerville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 44.56 mi (71.72 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rutherford
Situated in Swatara Township within Dauphin County, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 518 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2689800, -76.7680300 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford (-76.76803, 40.26898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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