How far is Levittown, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Levittown, PA to Reading, PA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.63 mi
01h 24m
Flight
59.24 mi
95.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.24 mi
Kilometers
95.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.63 mi
Kilometers
128.15 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Levittown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levittown
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Levittown
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Levittown
39.4 mi
00h 42m
To Reading
40.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levittown and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Parkway

    29 m · 8 sec · Mill Creek Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Levittown Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Levittown Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bristol Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristol Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    3203 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Levittown and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59 mi · 74%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 14%
Bristol Pike
2.19 mi · 3%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 2%
Levittown Parkway
1.17 mi · 1%
US 422 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

57.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 42m from Levittown
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Levittown and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Levittown to Reading?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Levittown and 40.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

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

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Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Levittown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.34 km).

Levittown

#1 Levittown

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population52,983
Coordinates40.1551100, -74.8287700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Creek Parkway (-74.828914, 40.155222)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.92 $25.85
Premium $4.95 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.98 $16.80 $33.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Levittown and Reading. The current time is 01:54:21.

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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.