How far is Reading, PA from Skyline View, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Skyline View, PA is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
52.25 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.06 mi
67.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.06 mi
Kilometers
67.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.25 mi
Kilometers
84.09 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skyline View
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-12T23:45
Arrive Skyline View
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Reading
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To Skyline View
26.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Skyline View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Skyline View.

  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

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linglestown Road

    2357 ft · 53 sec · Linglestown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Fairville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairville Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dove Drive

    117 m · 11 sec · Dove Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Daniel Drive

    119 m · 12 sec · Daniel Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Fairville Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · North Fairville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Manor Drive

    693 ft · 17 sec · Manor Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kingswood Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Kingswood Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingswood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Skyline View.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 28%
I 81 South
12.1 mi · 23%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 20%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 15%
West Shore Bypass
4.36 mi · 8%
North Fairville Avenue
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 35m from Reading
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Skyline View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Skyline View?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Reading and 26.2 miles from Skyline View.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Skyline View.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Skyline View. Straight-line distance: 42.06 mi (67.69 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Skyline View

#2 Skyline View

Census designated place

Population4,003
Coordinates40.3392600, -76.7255300
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Skyline View (-76.72553, 40.33926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Skyline View. The current time is 23:45:22.

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.