How far is Raubsville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Raubsville, PA to Reading, PA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.92 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.79 mi
70.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.92 mi
Kilometers
96.43 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Raubsville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raubsville
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raubsville
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
Haines
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Raubsville
26.7 mi
00h 38m
To Reading
33.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raubsville and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on South Delaware Drive

    39 m · 10 sec · South Delaware Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raubsville Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Raubsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Easton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 59 sec · Cherry Lane

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Hellertown Road

    1526 ft · 35 sec · Hellertown Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-78 West

    2986 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard

    2288 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raubsville 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-78 West
12.4 mi · 21%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 18%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 10%
West Hamilton Boulevard
5.19 mi · 9%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 8%
Raubsville Road
4.96 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I-78 West

Merge slight left

11.8 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
00h 38m from Raubsville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Raubsville 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 Raubsville to Reading?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Raubsville and 33.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Raubsville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Haines

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

60 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

61 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

64 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raubsville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.47 km).

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#1 Raubsville

Situated in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Delaware River across from New Jersey.

Population0
Coordinates40.6356600, -75.1929500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Delaware Drive (-75.193028, 40.635653)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.84
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $9.42 $18.84
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.39 $20.78
Premium $5.31 $11.19 $22.39
Diesel $6.55 $13.82 $27.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raubsville and Reading. The current time is 18:43:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.