How far is Union, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Union, PA to Reading, PA is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Reading.
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Start on Clearfield Road
25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road
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Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike
3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Take the exit slight left
87 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Willow Street Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike
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Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road
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Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn right onto Greenfield Road
121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
2546 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 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 Union 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.
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.
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 Union 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 Union to Reading?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Union and 23.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Akron
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 Akron.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Reading. Straight-line distance: 34.33 mi (55.25 km).
#1 Union
Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9103800, -76.2630100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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