How far is Newville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Newville, PA to Reading, PA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
47.37 mi
01h 21m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.37 mi
Kilometers
76.23 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Newville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newville
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newville
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
Limerick
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Newville
23.3 mi
00h 40m
To Reading
24 mi
00h 40m

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 Newville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Road

    35 m · 11 sec · Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Limekiln Pike

    20 m · 1 sec · North Limekiln Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto New Galena Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Galena Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Galena Road

    1791 ft · 49 sec · New Galena Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Galena Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · New Galena Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilltown Pike

    1184 ft · 30 sec · Hilltown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1423 ft · 40 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Orvilla Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Orvilla Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Orvilla Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Orvilla Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Allentown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allentown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forty Foot Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Forty Foot Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bustard Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bustard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bustard Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bustard Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skippack Pike

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Skippack Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    1429 ft · 33 sec · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ott Road

    2258 ft · 38 sec · Ott Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Meyers Road

    2815 ft · 54 sec · Meyers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Township Line Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Ridge Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Ridge Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    1839 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Pottstown

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Penn Street

    2984 ft · 58 sec · Penn Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newville 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Bypass
8.35 mi · 18%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.51 mi · 12%
Perkiomen Avenue
5.49 mi · 12%
Skippack Pike
5.1 mi · 11%
West Ridge Pike
4.32 mi · 9%
East Orvilla Road
3.57 mi · 8%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limerick
00h 40m from Newville
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newville 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 Newville to Reading?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Newville and 24 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Limerick

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

32 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Newville

#1 Newville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,351
Coordinates40.3056600, -75.2199000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Creek Rd (-75.219881, 40.305835)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 Newville and Reading. The current time is 21:32:21.

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.