How far is Baldwin, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, PA to Reading, PA is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.8 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.8 mi
Kilometers
110.73 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Fri, Apr 17, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Baldwin
28.4 mi
00h 38m
To Reading
40.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Saville Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    89 m · 6 sec · Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

    3191 ft · 1 min · Bullens Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    114 m · 12 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 20%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 16%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 11%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 5%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 38m from Baldwin
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Baldwin 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 Baldwin to Reading?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Baldwin and 40.4 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Reading. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.336051, 39.862347)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Reading. The current time is 06:51:32.

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.