How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Reading, PA is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roaring Spring and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Reading.
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Start on Woodbury Pike
7.8 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbury Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raystown Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road
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Continue on Raystown Road
119 m · 6 sec · Raystown Road
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Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass
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Take the ramp straight toward US 30 East: Breezewood
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Bypass
2974 ft · 48 sec · Everett Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
125.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roaring Spring and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
126 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Roaring Spring and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roaring Spring to Reading?
The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Roaring Spring and 88.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roaring Spring and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
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Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Reading. Straight-line distance: 129.77 mi (208.84 km).
#1 Roaring Spring
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,399 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359100, -78.3908500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.02 | $74.03 |
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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