How far is Hereford, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Hereford, PA to Reading, PA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hereford and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford and Reading.
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Start on the route
83 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Gravel Pike
36 m · 5 sec · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Route 100
3.9 mi · 7 min · Route 100
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Take the exit slight right toward New Berlinville
1086 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Avenue
998 ft · 22 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Reading Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Reading Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 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 Hereford 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.
Boyertown Pike
Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Hereford 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 Hereford to Reading?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Colebrookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Hereford and 13.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hereford and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrookdale
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 Colebrookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Reading. Straight-line distance: 21.23 mi (34.16 km).
#1 Hereford
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 40.4492600, -75.5521300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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