How far is Longswamp, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Longswamp, PA to Reading, PA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longswamp and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longswamp and Reading.
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Start on State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Keep slight left to continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on East Weis Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Weis Street
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fleetwood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fleetwood Road
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Continue on East State Avenue
3240 ft · 1 min · East State Avenue
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Continue on Fleetwood Lyons Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Fleetwood Lyons Road
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Continue on Fleetwood Avenue
1555 ft · 31 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Park Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Park Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Longswamp 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.
Park Road
Continue on Park Road
5.06 mi · 00h 09m
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 Longswamp and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longswamp to Reading?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Longswamp and 13.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longswamp and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood
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 Fleetwood.
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Downingtown
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longswamp and Reading. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.27 km).
#1 Longswamp
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,777 |
| Coordinates | 40.4981500, -75.6549100 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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