How far is Plumsteadville, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Plumsteadville, PA to Reading, PA is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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 Plumsteadville and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plumsteadville and Reading.
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Start on Easton Road
12 m · 10 sec · Easton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Stump Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Stump Road
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Turn right onto Swamp Road
1683 ft · 29 sec · Swamp Road
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on John Fries Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 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 Plumsteadville 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
Continue on Boyertown Pike
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.
Sunny leaving Plumsteadville 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 Plumsteadville to Reading?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Pennsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Plumsteadville and 52.8 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plumsteadville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsburg
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 Pennsburg.
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Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plumsteadville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 41.23 mi (66.36 km).
#1 Plumsteadville
Situated in central Bucks County, southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the broader Delaware Valley region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3873300, -75.1465600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.46 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $17.95 | $35.89 |
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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