How far is Harleysville, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Harleysville, PA to Reading, PA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harleysville and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harleysville and Reading.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Maple Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Harleysville Pike
2.6 mi · 5 min · Harleysville Pike
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Turn right onto Cressman Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Cressman Road
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Turn right onto Skippack Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Plank Road
1429 ft · 33 sec · Plank Road
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Continue on Ott Road
2258 ft · 38 sec · Ott Road
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Continue on Meyers Road
2815 ft · 54 sec · Meyers Road
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Turn left onto North Township Line Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road
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Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Ridge Pike
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Turn slight left
1839 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Pottstown
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Pottstown Bypass
8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Mineral Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road
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Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Penn Street
2984 ft · 58 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 Harleysville and Reading.
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.
Pottstown Bypass
Continue on Pottstown Bypass
8.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Harleysville 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 Harleysville to Reading?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
South Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Harleysville and 17.9 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 7.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harleysville and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near South Pottstown
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 South Pottstown.
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Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harleysville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).
#1 Harleysville
Census designated place
| Population | 9,286 |
| Coordinates | 40.2795500, -75.3871200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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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