How far is Reading, PA from Bally, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Bally, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Bally.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Bally.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 12 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 44 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Reading Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Reading Avenue
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Continue on Montgomery Avenue
2057 ft · 47 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp left
595 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
112 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Bally.
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.
Boyertown Pike
Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 00h 16m
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 Bally.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Bally?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Amity Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Reading and 11.3 miles from Bally.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Bally.
Stop Ideas Near Amity Gardens
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 Amity Gardens.
Downingtown
Exton
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Bally. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bally
City in West Bengal, India
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.4023200, -75.5871300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bally (-75.58713, 40.40232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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