How far is Hometown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Hometown, PA to Reading, PA is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hometown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hometown and Reading.
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Start on Lafayette Street
27 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Claremont Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Penn Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn right onto Clamtown Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hughes Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Turn left onto Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1101 ft · 28 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 Hometown 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.
Summer Valley Road
Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.53 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hometown 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 Hometown to Reading?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Hometown and 23.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hometown and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hometown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 km).
#1 Hometown
Situated in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an approximate elevation of 1,129 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8237000, -75.9802000 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
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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