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

The driving distance from Pine Grove, PA to Reading, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
34.88 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.21 mi
45.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.14 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, May 14, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove
Thu, May 14, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove
2026-05-14T14:33
Arrive Reading
Thu, May 14, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Bernville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pine Grove
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To Reading
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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 South Tulpehocken Street

    1219 ft · 46 sec · South Tulpehocken Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown

    836 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Shore Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading

    764 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Penn Avenue

    1677 ft · 28 sec · Penn Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2207 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  19. 19

    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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
5.64 mi · 16%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 14%
US 222 South
3.17 mi · 9%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 8%
West Shore Bypass
1.68 mi · 5%
Franklin Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14.4 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 23m from Pine Grove
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove to Reading?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Pine Grove and 17.5 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pine Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

49 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove and Reading. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).

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#1 Pine Grove

Human settlement

Population2,142
Coordinates40.5484200, -76.3846800
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Tulpehocken Street (-76.38466, 40.548418)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Grove and Reading. The current time is 14:33:46.

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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.