How far is Reading, PA from Tower City, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Tower City, PA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in 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 Tower City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Tower City.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Continue on East Wood Street
1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street
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Continue on Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road
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Turn left onto Molleystown Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road
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Take the ramp left
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Tower City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bernville Road
Continue on Bernville Road
10.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tower City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Tower City?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 23.7 miles from Reading and 23.8 miles from Tower City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tower City.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Tower City. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.97 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tower City
City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA
| Population | 1,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892500, -76.5524600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tower City (-76.55246, 40.58925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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