How far is Reading, PA from State Line, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to State Line, PA is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and State Line.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and State Line.
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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
42.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11
729 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Molly Pitcher Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue North
822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and State Line.
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 Sunny near State Line.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to State Line?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Reading and 62.8 miles from State Line.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Sunny near State Line.
Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown
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 Shiremanstown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and State Line. Straight-line distance: 104.04 mi (167.44 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State Line
State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7248200, -77.7244400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Line (-77.72444, 39.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.35 | $19.24 | $38.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $21.11 | $42.21 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
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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