How far is Reading, PA from Dale, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Dale, PA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Dale.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 12 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
1000 ft · 27 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Friedensburg Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
2947 ft · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Philadelphia Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Oysterdale Road
5.3 mi · 11 min · Oysterdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baldy Hill Road
48 m · 5 sec · Baldy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Forgedale Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Forgedale Road
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Turn left onto Dale Road
826 ft · 36 sec · Dale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Dale.
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.
Friedensburg Road
Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
6.91 mi · 00h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Dale?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Oley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Reading and 10.4 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Oley
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 Oley.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Dale. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dale
Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 40.4162100, -75.6157400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-75.61574, 40.41621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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