How far is Reading, PA from Blandon, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Blandon, PA is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Blandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Blandon.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Turn right onto Park Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Blandon.
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.
North 5th Street
Turn right onto North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Blandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Blandon?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Laureldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Reading and 4.2 miles from Blandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Blandon.
Stop Ideas Near Laureldale
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 Laureldale.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Blandon. Straight-line distance: 7.59 mi (12.22 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blandon
Located in Maidencreek Township within Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves primarily as a growing residential and commercial center in the southeastern part of the state.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4412000, -75.8868700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blandon (-75.88687, 40.4412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.37 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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