How far is Reading, PA from Frazer, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Frazer, PA is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.71 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.71 mi
Kilometers
59.08 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frazer
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T12:33
Arrive Frazer
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Frazer
18.4 mi
00h 25m

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
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Ship Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Ship Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    2233 ft · 1 min · Sproul Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Rosemont Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosemont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 36%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 31%
North Ship Road
2.08 mi · 6%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 5%
Pottstown Pike
1.88 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
1.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 25m from Reading
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frazer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Reading and 18.4 miles from Frazer.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frazer.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Frazer. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Frazer

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,111
Coordinates40.0323300, -75.5560400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Frazer (-75.55604, 40.03233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 Frazer. The current time is 12:33:35.

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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.