How far is Devon, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Devon, PA to Reading, PA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.67 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.89 mi
52.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.89 mi
Kilometers
52.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.67 mi
Kilometers
75.11 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Nov 7, 1:55 AM EST
Return by in Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devon
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Reading
Sat, Nov 7, 1:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devon
9:30 PM EST
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 Devon
23 mi
00h 26m
To Reading
23.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    38 m · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road

    860 ft · 37 sec · Old Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Devon State Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Valley Forge Road

    2970 ft · 1 min · North Valley Forge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 North: Great Valley

    2342 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Swedesford Road

    1989 ft · 45 sec · Swedesford Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  17. 17

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Devon 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.1 mi · 45%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 24%
US 202 South
4.37 mi · 9%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 4%
North Morehall Road
1.33 mi · 3%
Devon State Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 26m from Devon
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Devon 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 Devon to Reading?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 23 miles from Devon and 23.7 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Devon and Mostly Sunny 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.

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Downingtown

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

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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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 Devon and Reading. Straight-line distance: 32.89 mi (52.93 km).

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#1 Devon

Situated within Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 499 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0492800, -75.4290800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fairfield Road (-75.428962, 40.049292)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.53
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.26 $14.53
Mid-grade $4.82 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $5.27 $8.70 $17.40
Diesel $6.58 $10.86 $21.72

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Devon and Reading. The current time is 01:03:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.