How far is Newmanstown, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Newmanstown, PA to Reading, PA is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newmanstown and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newmanstown and Reading.
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Start on Cardinal Alley
47 m · 18 sec · Cardinal Alley
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Turn left onto South Sheridan Road
156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Newmanstown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
1542 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Take the ramp straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 20 min · West Penn Avenue
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2154 ft · 45 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2207 ft · 51 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 Newmanstown 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.
West Penn Avenue
Merge slight left onto West Penn Avenue
10.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newmanstown and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newmanstown to Reading?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Wernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Newmanstown and 10.6 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newmanstown and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Wernersville
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 Wernersville.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newmanstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.32 km).
#1 Newmanstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 40.3495400, -76.2132800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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