How far is Churchville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Churchville, PA to Reading, PA is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
68.97 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.97 mi
Kilometers
111 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Churchville
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Churchville
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 Churchville
34.7 mi
00h 40m
To Reading
34.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Churchville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Drive

    927 ft · 46 sec · Valley Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilltop Drive

    154 m · 24 sec · Hilltop Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Second Street Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Huntingdon Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Huntingdon Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Byberry Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Byberry Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Davisville Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Davisville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Terwood Road

    3189 ft · 1 min · Terwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Fitzwatertown Road

    1 km · 2 min · Fitzwatertown Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Easton Road

    2657 ft · 1 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    44.2 mi · 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  19. 19

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Churchville and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
44.2 mi · 64%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 16%
Byberry Road
1.91 mi · 3%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 3%
Second Street Pike
1.37 mi · 2%
Davisville Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

44.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 40m from Churchville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Churchville 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 Churchville to Reading?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 34.7 miles from Churchville and 34.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:48 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 Rain Showers around Churchville and Rain Showers Likely 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.

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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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 Churchville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).

Churchville

#1 Churchville

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population4,128
Coordinates40.1862200, -75.0187800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Drive (-75.018784, 40.186009)
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 59m
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
9.21 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Churchville and Reading. The current time is 01:33:57.

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.