How far is Norwood, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Reading, PA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Reading.
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Start on Welcome Avenue
659 ft · 31 sec · Welcome Avenue
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Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Welcome Avenue
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Turn right onto West Amosland Road
2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road
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Continue on Holmes Road
954 ft · 33 sec · Holmes Road
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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
2177 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kedron Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue
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Continue on Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue
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Turn right onto Sproul Road
3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road
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Turn straight onto Springfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Turn left onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Morehall Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road
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Continue on North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.1 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Norwood 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Norwood and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Reading?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Norwood and 41.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwood and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Reading. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.67 km).
#1 Norwood
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 39.8917800, -75.2996300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.24 | $24.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
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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