How far is Amity, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Amity, PA to Reading, PA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
50.82 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.78 mi
57.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.78 mi
Kilometers
57.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.82 mi
Kilometers
81.79 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Amity
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amity
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amity
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
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Amity
24.5 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
26.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amity and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Roundhouse Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roundhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Old Bethlehem Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Bethlehem Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Bethlehem Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Old Bethlehem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard

    2288 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amity 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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 22%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 12%
I 78 West
5.67 mi · 11%
West Hamilton Boulevard
5.19 mi · 10%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 10%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

5.85 mi · 00h 07m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 35m from Amity
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amity 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 Amity to Reading?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Amity and 26.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amity and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

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

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amity and Reading. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).

Amity

#1 Amity

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population1,042
Coordinates40.5092700, -75.2860100
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Roundhouse Road (-75.285952, 40.509039)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 Amity and Reading. The current time is 01:33:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.