How far is Reading, PA from Saint Thomas, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Saint Thomas, PA is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Saint Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Saint Thomas.
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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
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
2805 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Way
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
7.4 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
6 m · 1 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schoolhouse Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Saint Thomas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
60 mi · 01h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Saint Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Saint Thomas?
The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Reading and 59.5 miles from Saint Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Saint Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland
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 New Cumberland.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Saint Thomas. Straight-line distance: 102.97 mi (165.72 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Thomas
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,039 |
| Coordinates | 39.9175900, -77.7977700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Thomas (-77.79777, 39.91759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.09 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.12 | $50.23 |
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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