How far is Reading, PA from Whitehall, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Whitehall, PA is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Whitehall.
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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
10.8 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West King Street
29 m · 2 sec · West King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West King Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street
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Continue on York Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Pike
3.3 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike
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Continue on Carlisle Street
1843 ft · 49 sec · Carlisle Street
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Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive
1185 ft · 38 sec · West Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Elm Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Turn left onto Honda Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Honda Road
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Continue on Locust Lane
2960 ft · 2 min · Locust Lane
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Turn left onto White Hall Road
71 m · 6 sec · White Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Whitehall.
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 leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 42 miles from Reading and 42.1 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.
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 Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitehall
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 27,919 |
| Coordinates | 39.7909300, -77.1094300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-77.10943, 39.79093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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