How far is Reading, PA from Brodheadsville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Brodheadsville, PA is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.45 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.37 mi
79.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.37 mi
Kilometers
79.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.45 mi
Kilometers
105.33 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brodheadsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T23:25
Arrive Brodheadsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
32.7 mi
00h 48m
To Brodheadsville
32.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    18.1 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    15.6 mi · 26 min · Interchange Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209

    977 ft · 24 sec · US 209

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    1476 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    75 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.1 mi · 28%
Interchange Road
15.6 mi · 24%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 18%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 9%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 8%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
00h 48m from Reading
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brodheadsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Reading and 32.7 miles from Brodheadsville.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brodheadsville.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Brodheadsville. Straight-line distance: 49.37 mi (79.45 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Brodheadsville

Census designated place

Population1,800
Coordinates40.9245400, -75.3937900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Brodheadsville (-75.39379, 40.92454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 Brodheadsville. The current time is 23:25:02.

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.