How far is Coatesville, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Coatesville, PA to Reading, PA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coatesville and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville and Reading.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Manor Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Manor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Manor Road
42 m · 3 sec · South Manor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Manor Road
7 mi · 13 min · South Manor Road
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Continue on North Manor Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Manor Road
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Turn left onto Conestoga Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Conestoga Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 54 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
139 m · 12 sec · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coatesville and Reading.
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.
Morgantown Expressway
Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Coatesville and Rain near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coatesville to Reading?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Coatesville and 15.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Coatesville and Rain near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coatesville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 Coatesville
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,006 |
| Coordinates | 39.9831600, -75.8238400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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