How far is West Lampeter, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from West Lampeter, PA to Reading, PA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.65 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.37 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in West Lampeter
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lampeter
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Lampeter
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From West Lampeter
16.5 mi
00h 19m
To Reading
19.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lampeter and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Peony Road

    27 m · 10 sec · Peony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    2732 ft · 57 sec · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lampeter 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.3 mi · 65%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 14%
US 30 West
1.84 mi · 5%
Pitney Road
1.28 mi · 4%
Lampeter Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Hempstead Road
0.43 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 19m from West Lampeter
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lampeter and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lampeter to Reading?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from West Lampeter and 19.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Lampeter and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lampeter and Reading. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).

West Lampeter

#1 West Lampeter

Township of Pennsylvania

Population15,983
Coordinates40.0303800, -76.2702400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Peony Road (-76.270224, 40.030346)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lampeter and Reading. The current time is 20:38:50.

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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.