How far is Fountain Hill, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Fountain Hill, PA to Reading, PA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
45.11 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hill
2026-04-18T02:43
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Hill
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
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Fountain Hill
20.1 mi
00h 31m
To Reading
25 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    46 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Emaus Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mack Boulevard

    743 ft · 26 sec · Mack Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Devonshire Road

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Devonshire Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Downyflake Lane

    1628 ft · 48 sec · Downyflake Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    2242 ft · 50 sec · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

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

    2309 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    2288 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hill 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 25%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 13%
West Hamilton Boulevard
5.19 mi · 11%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 11%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 7%
I 78 West
3.04 mi · 7%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 31m from Fountain Hill
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hill 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 Fountain Hill to Reading?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fountain Hill and 25 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hill and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

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

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hill and Reading. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 km).

Fountain Hill

#1 Fountain Hill

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,713
Coordinates40.6014900, -75.3951800
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-75.39527, 40.601652)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Hill and Reading. The current time is 02:43:56.

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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.