How far is Newlin, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Newlin, PA to Reading, PA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
61.15 mi
01h 32m
Flight
44.91 mi
72.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.15 mi
Kilometers
98.41 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newlin
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newlin
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
Schuylkill Haven
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Newlin
30.8 mi
00h 46m
To Reading
30.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
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 Newlin and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Meeting House Road

    12 m · 4 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Ringtown Mountain Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Numidia Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Numidia Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Aristes Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Locust Avenue

    3141 ft · 1 min · Locust Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Byrnesville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Byrnesville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Hoffman Boulevard

    2923 ft · 50 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fountain Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lehigh Avenue

    2861 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newlin 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 17%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 17%
Numidia Drive
6.71 mi · 11%
Centre Street
5.14 mi · 8%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 7%
Fountain Street
4.17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Center Avenue

Continue on Center Avenue

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schuylkill Haven
00h 46m from Newlin
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newlin 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 Newlin to Reading?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Newlin and 30.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

64 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

65 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

66 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newlin and Reading. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.27 km).

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#1 Newlin

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population1,341
Coordinates40.8850900, -76.3841100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Quaker Meeting House Road (-76.384051, 40.885121)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 Newlin and Reading. The current time is 11:01:20.

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.