How far is Reading, PA from West Manheim, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to West Manheim, PA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
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 in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and West Manheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and West Manheim.
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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
25.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
28.8 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street
93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on York Road
1843 ft · 44 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
1139 ft · 35 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Grandview Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grandview Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Street
1803 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Tracey Road
12 m · 2 sec · Tracey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tracey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and West Manheim.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 30 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
28.8 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near West Manheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to West Manheim?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Reading and 39.7 miles from West Manheim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near West Manheim.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and West Manheim. Straight-line distance: 67.39 mi (108.46 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Manheim
Township in York County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7226000, -76.9177600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Manheim (-76.91776, 39.7226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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