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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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 Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Ashville Road
739 ft · 20 sec · Ashville Road
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Continue on Forge Road
1547 ft · 48 sec · Forge Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto Limestone Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on South Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on West Kings Highway
777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Compass Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road
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Continue on Pequea Avenue
2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Continue on Conestoga Avenue
1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue
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Continue on Twin County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
9.4 mi · 11 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 Pine Grove 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cambridge.
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove and Reading. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).
#1 Pine Grove
Human settlement
| Population | 2,054 |
| Coordinates | 39.7945500, -76.0468900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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