How far is Conshohocken, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Conshohocken, PA to Reading, PA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
50.95 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.45 mi
60.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.45 mi
Kilometers
60.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.95 mi
Kilometers
81.99 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Conshohocken
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conshohocken
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conshohocken
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Conshohocken
25.1 mi
00h 28m
To Reading
25.8 mi
00h 28m

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 Conshohocken and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 7th Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · West 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fayette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Matsonford Road

    62 m · 5 sec · Matsonford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Matsonford Road

    1642 ft · 45 sec · Matsonford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

    30 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  20. 20

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conshohocken 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 54%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 22%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 8%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 4%
Fayette Street
0.87 mi · 2%
I 76 West
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 28m from Conshohocken
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Conshohocken 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 Conshohocken to Reading?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Conshohocken and 25.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conshohocken and Reading. Straight-line distance: 37.45 mi (60.27 km).

Conshohocken

#1 Conshohocken

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,051
Coordinates40.0792800, -75.3015700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.301629, 40.079314)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Conshohocken and Reading. The current time is 04:20:17.

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.