How far is Breinigsville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Breinigsville, PA to Reading, PA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.24 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.85 mi
33.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.05 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Tue, Nov 10, 5:50 AM EST
Return by in Breinigsville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breinigsville
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Reading
Tue, Nov 10, 5:50 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Breinigsville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Breinigsville
12.7 mi
00h 21m
To Reading
16.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Breinigsville Road

    2620 ft · 1 min · Breinigsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Breinigsville 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 38%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 20%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 17%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.43 mi · 8%
Breinigsville Road
0.5 mi · 2%
South 5th Street
0.12 mi
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 21m from Breinigsville
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Breinigsville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Breinigsville to Reading?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Breinigsville and 16.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Breinigsville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

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Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breinigsville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.55 km).

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#1 Breinigsville

Situated in western Lehigh County at an average elevation of 407 feet, this unincorporated community is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates40.5367600, -75.6313000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Breinigsville Road (-75.631299, 40.536768)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.98
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $4.49 $8.98
Mid-grade $4.79 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $5.24 $5.39 $10.79
Diesel $6.56 $6.75 $13.51

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Breinigsville and Reading. The current time is 05:08:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.