How far is Ferndale, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, PA to Reading, PA is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Road
58.92 mi
01h 23m
Flight
41.65 mi
67.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.65 mi
Kilometers
67.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.83 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Haines
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Ferndale
27.5 mi
00h 41m
To Reading
31.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Ferndale and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    15 m · 11 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Church Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard

    2288 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 19%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 10%
I 78 West
5.67 mi · 10%
West Hamilton Boulevard
5.19 mi · 9%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

5.85 mi · 00h 07m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
00h 41m from Ferndale
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferndale 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 Ferndale to Reading?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Ferndale and 31.4 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferndale and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Haines

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

60 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

61 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

64 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Reading. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.17911, 40.533635)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 Ferndale and Reading. The current time is 06:58:26.

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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.