How far is Morgan, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Morgan, PA to Reading, PA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.65 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.65 mi
Kilometers
86.34 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Morgan
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
27.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    3189 ft · 1 min · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Pennell Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pennell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Pennell Road

    1951 ft · 41 sec · North Pennell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Middletown Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  18. 18

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 25%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 21%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 14%
North Middletown Road
4.9 mi · 9%
Pennell Road
3.24 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 35m from Morgan
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgan 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 Morgan to Reading?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Morgan and 27.5 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Reading. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.88 km).

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#1 Morgan

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,319
Coordinates39.8653900, -75.4179700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.418113, 39.865632)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Reading. The current time is 08:28:56.

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.