How far is Reading, PA from Birdsboro, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Birdsboro, PA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Birdsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Birdsboro.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
804 ft · 10 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 724: Birdsboro, Shillington
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 724 East: Birdsboro
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Furnace Street
137 m · 18 sec · North Furnace Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
867 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
832 ft · 43 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Street
36 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Birdsboro.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.39 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Birdsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Birdsboro?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.9 miles from Reading and 5 miles from Birdsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Birdsboro.
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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Exton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Birdsboro. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.07 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birdsboro
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.2645400, -75.8040900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birdsboro (-75.80409, 40.26454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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