How far is Pottsgrove, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsgrove, PA to Reading, PA is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsgrove and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsgrove and Reading.
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Start on North Valley Road
9 m · 3 sec · North Valley Road
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Turn right onto Valley Lane
122 m · 20 sec · Valley Lane
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Turn right onto North Keim Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Keim Street
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Turn right onto East High Street
3.5 mi · 9 min · East High Street
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 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 Pottsgrove 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.
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Take the ramp straight toward Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.69 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsgrove and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottsgrove to Reading?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birdsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Pottsgrove and 13.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pottsgrove and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Birdsboro
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 Birdsboro.
Downingtown
Coatesville
Exton
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsgrove and Reading. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).
#1 Pottsgrove
Census designated place
| Population | 3,469 |
| Coordinates | 40.2648200, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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