How far is Reading, PA from Blue Ball, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Blue Ball, PA is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Blue Ball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Blue Ball.
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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
1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on East Lancaster Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Holland Road
8.5 mi · 14 min · New Holland Road
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Continue on Reading Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Reading Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Blue Ball.
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.
New Holland Road
Turn slight left onto New Holland Road
8.48 mi · 00h 14m
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 Blue Ball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Blue Ball?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Reading and 9.8 miles from Blue Ball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Blue Ball.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Blue Ball. Straight-line distance: 16.28 mi (26.2 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ball
Situated within East Earl Township in Lancaster County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 440 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1187100, -76.0471700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ball (-76.04717, 40.11871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.37 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
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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