Gettysburg to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.2 miles 124.3 km · straight line
96.6 miles estimated 155.4 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gettysburg from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Gettysburg to Reading, Pennsylvania is 77.2 miles (124.3 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Gettysburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.6 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gettysburg and Reading, Pennsylvania. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gettysburg to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gettysburg & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Gettysburg
39.83°N, 77.23°W
America/New_York
168m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 322.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients