How far is Reading, PA from Brickerville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Brickerville, PA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.34 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.2 mi
34.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.2 mi
Kilometers
34.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brickerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T16:39
Arrive Brickerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reading
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Reading
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Brickerville
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1797 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2578 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Reading Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Reading Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    587 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 28th Division Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 28th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Furnace Hill Pike

    20 m · 1 sec · Furnace Hill Pike

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Furnace Hill Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 48%
North Reading Road
5.45 mi · 21%
West Main Street
4.29 mi · 16%
East 28th Division Highway
2.59 mi · 10%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.49 mi · 2%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Penn Avenue

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 20m from Reading
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brickerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Reading and 13.2 miles from Brickerville.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brickerville.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Brickerville. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Brickerville

Census designated place

Population1,309
Coordinates40.2259300, -76.3024600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Brickerville (-76.30246, 40.22593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Brickerville. The current time is 16:39:42.

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.