How far is Susquehanna Trails, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Susquehanna Trails, PA to Reading, PA is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
64.55 mi
01h 25m
Flight
46.19 mi
74.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.88 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM EDT
Return by in Susquehanna Trails
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Susquehanna Trails
2026-04-19T11:10
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Susquehanna Trails
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
West Lampeter
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Susquehanna Trails
32.1 mi
00h 42m
To Reading
32.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Susquehanna Trails and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Juniper Road

    77 m · 17 sec · Juniper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jonquil Road

    590 ft · 29 sec · Jonquil Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aubel Road

    1293 ft · 1 min · Aubel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bair Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Bair Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bryansville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bryansville Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Delta Road

    72 m · 4 sec · Delta Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Delta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Delta Bypass

    2536 ft · 45 sec · Delta Bypass

  9. 9

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.3 mi · 36%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 15%
Lancaster Pike
5.43 mi · 8%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 8%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 7%
Delta Road
3.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lampeter
00h 42m from Susquehanna Trails
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Susquehanna Trails and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Susquehanna Trails to Reading?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

West Lampeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Susquehanna Trails and 32.5 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Susquehanna Trails and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near West Lampeter

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

4 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

31 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Susquehanna Trails and Reading. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.33 km).

Susquehanna Trails

#1 Susquehanna Trails

Census designated place

Population2,264
Coordinates39.7587200, -76.3680200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Juniper Road (-76.367784, 39.758367)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.95 $11.30 $22.59
Diesel $5.98 $13.63 $27.27

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 Susquehanna Trails and Reading. The current time is 11:10:35.

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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.