How far is Pine Grove, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Pine Grove, PA to Reading, PA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
47.49 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.43 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove
2026-04-16T03:48
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 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
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove
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 Pine Grove
23.4 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
24.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ashville Road

    739 ft · 20 sec · Ashville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Forge Road

    1547 ft · 48 sec · Forge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Street Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Street Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Limestone Road

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Limestone Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  18. 18

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Grove 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 23%
Limestone Road
10.4 mi · 22%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 11%
Street Road
4.77 mi · 10%
Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Turn left onto Limestone Road

10.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 35m from Pine Grove
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pine Grove and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Grove to Reading?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 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 23.4 miles from Pine Grove and 24.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:08 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 Partly Sunny around Pine Grove and Partly 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 Pine Grove and Reading. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).

Pine Grove

#1 Pine Grove

Human settlement

Population2,054
Coordinates39.7945500, -76.0468900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.046835, 39.79452)
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
6.34 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Grove and Reading. The current time is 03:48:21.

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.