How far is Reading, PA from Avondale, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Avondale, PA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
44.42 mi
01h 12m
Flight
36.19 mi
58.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.42 mi
Kilometers
71.48 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-15T21:34
Arrive Avondale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Cambridge
PA

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
22.2 mi
00h 36m
To Avondale
22.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster

    45 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 17 sec · West Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Limestone Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Limestone Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1944 ft · 50 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West State Street

    160 m · 20 sec · West State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    77 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Avondale.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Expressway
10.2 mi · 23%
Gap-Newport Pike
8.05 mi · 18%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 12%
Limestone Road
4.57 mi · 10%
Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 10%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Continue on Morgantown Expressway

9.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 36m from Reading
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Avondale?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Reading and 22.2 miles from Avondale.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avondale.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

14 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

15 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

21 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

28 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avondale

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,394
Coordinates39.8234400, -75.7832700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Avondale (-75.78327, 39.82344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Avondale. The current time is 21:34:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.