How far is Reading, PA from West York, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to West York, PA is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
Driving 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 01h 20m.
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 Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and West York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and West York.
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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
21.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2838 ft · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
1871 ft · 39 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on Hill Street
3008 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Mount Rose Avenue
2417 ft · 43 sec · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Street
2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto East College Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto Grantley Street
558 ft · 20 sec · Grantley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Princess Street
2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street
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Turn right onto South Richland Avenue
83 m · 11 sec · South Richland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Poplar Street
806 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Overbrook Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and West York.
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.
Penn Avenue
Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near West York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to West York?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Reading and 28.6 miles from West York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near West York.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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 Roseville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and West York. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 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 York
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,602 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526000, -76.7513600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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