How far is Reading, PA from Bryn Athyn, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Bryn Athyn, PA is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Bryn Athyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Bryn Athyn.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
44.2 mi · 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
592 ft · 11 sec · Easton Road
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Turn sharp right onto Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road
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Continue on South Warminster Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Warminster Road
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Turn right onto Byberry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Byberry Road
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Turn slight right onto Spur Road
1281 ft · 35 sec · Spur Road
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Turn straight onto Huntingdon Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn right onto Alnwick Road
678 ft · 30 sec · Alnwick Road
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Turn slight left onto South Avenue
1055 ft · 47 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Bryn Athyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
44.2 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Bryn Athyn?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Reading and 33.3 miles from Bryn Athyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Bryn Athyn. Straight-line distance: 47.48 mi (76.41 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bryn Athyn
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.1315000, -75.0673900 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryn Athyn (-75.06739, 40.1315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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