How far is Brickerville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Brickerville, PA to Reading, PA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.65 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.2 mi
34.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.2 mi
Kilometers
34.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 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
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Brickerville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brickerville
2026-04-19T15:13
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brickerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Brickerville
13.3 mi
00h 21m
To Reading
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
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 Brickerville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Furnace Hill Pike

    20 m · 4 sec · Furnace Hill Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 28th Division Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 28th Division Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    768 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Reading Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · South Reading Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2675 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Colonel Howard Boulevard

    148 m · 18 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brickerville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7.96 mi · 28%
South Reading Road
5.6 mi · 20%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 17%
West Main Street
4.38 mi · 15%
East 28th Division Highway
2.59 mi · 9%
South 5th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Reading Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Reading Road

5.6 mi · 00h 09m

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
+7.4 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 21m from Brickerville
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brickerville 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 Brickerville to Reading?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Brickerville and 15.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brickerville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).

Brickerville

#1 Brickerville

Census designated place

Population1,309
Coordinates40.2259300, -76.3024600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Furnace Hill Pike (-76.302538, 40.225967)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Brickerville and Reading. The current time is 15:13:17.

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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.