How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Reading, PA is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
69.37 mi
01h 11m
Flight
54.67 mi
87.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, May 31, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Shiremanstown
Sun, May 31, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiremanstown
2026-05-31T14:31
Arrive Reading
Sun, May 31, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiremanstown
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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Shiremanstown
31.9 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
37.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1912 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Simpson Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gettysburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gettysburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
43.8 mi · 63%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 11%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 7%
I 83 South
1.52 mi · 2%
Carlisle Road
1.49 mi · 2%
I 76
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 35m from Shiremanstown
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shiremanstown and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Shiremanstown and 37.4 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shiremanstown and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cornwall, 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 Cornwall.

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.99 km).

Shiremanstown

#1 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Locust Street (-76.953628, 40.223392)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $10.01
Round trip
$20.02
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.01 $20.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.95 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.98 $14.65 $29.30

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Shiremanstown and Reading. The current time is 14:31:14.

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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.