How far is Reading, PA from Amity Gardens, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Amity Gardens, PA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Amity Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Amity Gardens.
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Start on Penn Street
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on West Baumstown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn left onto Old Airport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
925 ft · 26 sec · Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto Redwood Drive
653 ft · 29 sec · Redwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Amity Gardens.
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.
West Shore Bypass
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
4.08 mi · 00h 06m
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 Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers near Amity Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Amity Gardens?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lorane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Reading and 6.8 miles from Amity Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Amity Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Lorane
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 Lorane.
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Downingtown
Exton
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Amity Gardens. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amity Gardens
Census designated place
| Population | 3,402 |
| Coordinates | 40.2742600, -75.7351900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amity Gardens (-75.73519, 40.27426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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