How far is Reading, PA from Baldwin, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Baldwin, PA is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
56.63 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.63 mi
Kilometers
91.14 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-15T19:09
Arrive Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
28.3 mi
00h 42m
To Baldwin
28.3 mi
00h 42m

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
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1696 ft · 34 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bullens Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Bullens Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    147 m · 12 sec · Chester Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 2 min · Saville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baldwin Creek

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 23%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 20%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 15%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 10%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 6%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 42m from Reading
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Reading and 28.3 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Baldwin (-75.33602, 39.86233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Baldwin. The current time is 19:09:04.

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.