How far is Oxford, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Oxford, PA to Reading, PA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.95 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.12 mi
61.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.12 mi
Kilometers
61.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.95 mi
Kilometers
72.34 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:10
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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 Oxford
22.1 mi
00h 33m
To Reading
22.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Oxford and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Limestone Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Limestone Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  15. 15

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Limestone Road
12.5 mi · 28%
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 25%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 12%
Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 10%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Continue on Limestone Road

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 33m from Oxford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Reading?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 22.1 miles from Oxford and 22.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford 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 Oxford and Reading. Straight-line distance: 38.12 mi (61.35 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.978824, 39.785389)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Reading. The current time is 19:10:10.

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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.