How far is Reading, PA from Cambridge, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Cambridge, PA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Cambridge.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Twin County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
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Continue on Conestoga Avenue
1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue
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Continue on Pequea Avenue
2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Continue on Compass Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1271 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto T958
114 m · 19 sec · T958
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Turn right onto North Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Cambridge.
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.
Morgantown Expressway
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
9.46 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Reading and 10.9 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
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 New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.28 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.0814900, -75.9374400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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