How far is Montgomeryville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Montgomeryville, PA to Reading, PA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
65.67 mi
01h 09m
Flight
36.51 mi
58.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.68 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomeryville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomeryville
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomeryville
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
Sanatoga
PA

Census designated place

From Montgomeryville
22.2 mi
00h 34m
To Reading
43.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horsham Road

    733 ft · 41 sec · Horsham Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Horsham Road

    743 ft · 16 sec · Horsham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cowpath Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cowpath Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Valley Forge Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Valley Forge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    6.5 mi · 13 min · Skippack Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    1429 ft · 33 sec · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ott Road

    2258 ft · 38 sec · Ott Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Meyers Road

    2815 ft · 54 sec · Meyers Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Township Line Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Ridge Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Ridge Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    1839 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Pottstown

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Penn Street

    2984 ft · 58 sec · Penn Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Bypass
8.35 mi · 13%
Skippack Pike
6.52 mi · 10%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.51 mi · 8%
Perkiomen Avenue
5.49 mi · 8%
West Ridge Pike
4.32 mi · 7%
South Valley Forge Road
4.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanatoga
00h 34m from Montgomeryville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomeryville and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Sanatoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Montgomeryville and 43.5 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montgomeryville and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Sanatoga

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

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

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Paoli

24 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Downingtown

29 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomeryville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.76 km).

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#1 Montgomeryville

Census designated place

Population12,624
Coordinates40.2473300, -75.2437900
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 309 North (-75.243829, 40.247336)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 Montgomeryville and Reading. The current time is 23:00:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.