How far is Frazer, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Frazer, PA to Reading, PA is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frazer and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frazer and Reading.
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Start on Rosemont Avenue
33 m · 8 sec · Rosemont Avenue
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Turn right onto Sproul Road
2233 ft · 1 min · Sproul Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Ship Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Ship Road
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Turn right onto Pottstown Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pottstown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 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 Frazer and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frazer 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 Frazer to Reading?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Frazer and 24.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Frazer and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Elverson
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 Elverson.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frazer and Reading. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 km).
#1 Frazer
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 40.0323300, -75.5560400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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