How far is Bridgeton, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, PA to Reading, PA is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
61.89 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.8 mi
73.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.89 mi
Kilometers
99.61 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Lampeter
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Bridgeton
30.7 mi
00h 39m
To Reading
31.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Owad Road

    159 m · 21 sec · Owad Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right 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 Bridgeton 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.3 mi · 38%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 16%
Lancaster Pike
5.43 mi · 9%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 8%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 7%
Bridgeton Road
2.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lampeter
00h 39m from Bridgeton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Reading?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 Lampeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Bridgeton and 31.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Lampeter

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

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

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Lancaster station

4 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

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

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Reading. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.71 km).

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#1 Bridgeton

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,281
Coordinates39.7909400, -76.4205200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Owad Road (-76.420768, 39.790456)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.95 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.98 $13.04 $26.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Reading. The current time is 08:03:46.

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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.