How far is Bedminster, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Bedminster, PA to Reading, PA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
48.82 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.85 mi
64.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.82 mi
Kilometers
78.57 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bedminster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedminster
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedminster
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
Pennsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bedminster
24.2 mi
00h 42m
To Reading
24.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Bedminster and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kellers Church Road

    22 m · 10 sec · Kellers Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bedminster Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bedminster Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Doylestown Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · John Fries Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  10. 10

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Reading Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Penn Street

    2984 ft · 58 sec · Penn Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedminster 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 18%
John Fries Highway
7.23 mi · 15%
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 12%
East Broad Street
4.25 mi · 9%
Bedminster Road
3.93 mi · 8%
South Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Boyertown Pike

Continue on Boyertown Pike

8.91 mi · 00h 16m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennsburg
00h 42m from Bedminster
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedminster 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 Bedminster to Reading?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Pennsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Bedminster and 24.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pennsburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

39 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

43 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

46 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

47 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedminster and Reading. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.13 km).

Bedminster

#1 Bedminster

Township of New Jersey

Population7,224
Coordinates40.4259400, -75.1790600
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Kellers Church Road (-75.17906, 40.42594)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.95 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $5.98 $10.29 $20.57

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 Bedminster and Reading. The current time is 22:42:09.

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.