How far is Nottingham, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Nottingham, PA to Reading, PA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.76 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Nottingham.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49 mi
Kilometers
78.86 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Nottingham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-04-18T23:22
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
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
Cambridge
PA

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

From Nottingham
24.1 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
24.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Baltimore Pike

    16 m · 3 sec · Old Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right

    96 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Christine Road

    1260 ft · 33 sec · West Christine Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

    1294 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Limestone Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  21. 21

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottingham 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Limestone Road
11.4 mi · 23%
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 22%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 11%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.77 mi · 10%
Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Turn right onto Limestone Road

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 35m from Nottingham
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Reading?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Nottingham and 24.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nottingham and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

14 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

15 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

28 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Reading. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 km).

Nottingham

#1 Nottingham

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population2,991
Coordinates39.7484400, -76.0185600
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.018542, 39.748436)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.14
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.07 $14.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.96 $15.91
Premium $4.95 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $5.98 $10.35 $20.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottingham and Reading. The current time is 23:22:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.