How far is Perkasie, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Perkasie, PA to Reading, PA is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perkasie and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkasie and Reading.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
45 m · 13 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn sharp right onto Sumneytown Pike
2756 ft · 57 sec · Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gravel Pike
948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Hill Road
1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Hill Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Layfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road
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Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto South Reading Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Reading Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Mineral Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road
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Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Penn Street
2984 ft · 58 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 Perkasie 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.
Boyertown Pike
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8.91 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Perkasie 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 Perkasie to Reading?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
New Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Perkasie and 26.3 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Hanover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perkasie and Reading. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.89 km).
#1 Perkasie
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 40.3720500, -75.2926800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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