Distance between Reading PA and Lancaster PA
The distance from Reading to Lancaster is 32 miles by road including 27 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 35 minutes and goes through Wyomissing, West Reading, Adamstown and Colonial Hills.
| Shortest distance by air | 29 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 32.3 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 35 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.1 gal |
| Fuel cost | 4.3 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Reading | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 422 Business Alternate US 422 Business 1 mi, 01 min
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| West Reading | 1 mi | 01 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 422 Business 2 mi, 03 min
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| Wyomissing | 3 mi | 04 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 222 4 mi, 05 min
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| Colonial Hills | 7 mi | 09 min | 0.2 gal | |
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US 222 3 mi, 03 min
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| Adamstown | 11 mi | 13 min | 0.3 gal | |
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US 222 22 mi, 22 min
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| Lancaster | 32 mi | 35 min | 1.0 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Reading to Lancaster?
Fuel cost: 4.3 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 32.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Reading to Lancaster?
Driving time: 35 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 5 min
- 13 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 12 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 13 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 3 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Reading to Lancaster by land?
The distance between Reading and Lancaster is 32.3 mi by road including 26.7 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Reading and Lancaster respectively.
How far is Reading to Lancaster by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Reading and Lancaster is 28.6 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Reading and Lancaster respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Reading from Lancaster by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Reading to Lancaster?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Reading and Lancaster?
Where is Reading in relation to Lancaster?
Reading is located 29 mi north-east of Lancaster.
Reading has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.33534, longitude -75.92795.
Lancaster has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.03813, longitude -76.30568.
Which highway goes from Reading to Lancaster?
The route from Reading to Lancaster follows US 222.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 422 Business: 2 mi
- PA 272: 1 mi
