How far is Reading, PA from Wiconisco, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Wiconisco, PA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.92 mi
01h 28m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.92 mi
Kilometers
89.99 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiconisco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Wiconisco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Reading
27.9 mi
00h 44m
To Wiconisco
28 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Wiconisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Wiconisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bernville Road

    118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bernville Road

    10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bernville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    2208 ft · 2 min · Arch Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Center Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Stone Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Wiconisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bernville Road
14.6 mi · 26%
William Penn Highway
5.6 mi · 10%
Lancaster Avenue
4.67 mi · 8%
West Shore Bypass
4.36 mi · 8%
Molleystown Road
2.93 mi · 5%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 44m from Reading
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Wiconisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Wiconisco?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 27.9 miles from Reading and 28 miles from Wiconisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Wiconisco.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamlin.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

39 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Wiconisco. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.88 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Wiconisco

#2 Wiconisco

Township in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,203
Coordinates40.5734200, -76.6913600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Wiconisco (-76.69136, 40.57342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Wiconisco. The current time is 23:37:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.