How far is Limerick, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Reading, PA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limerick and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick and Reading.
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Start on South Limerick Road
11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
2.7 mi · 5 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 Limerick 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Limerick and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Limerick to Reading?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amity Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Limerick and 14.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 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 Sunny around Limerick and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Amity Gardens
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 Amity Gardens.
Downingtown
Exton
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Reading. Straight-line distance: 22.52 mi (36.25 km).
#1 Limerick
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.2309300, -75.5221200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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