How far is Reading, PA from Harleysville, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Harleysville, PA is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Harleysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Harleysville.
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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on West Baumstown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Sanatoga
1356 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1178 ft · 24 sec · Evergreen Road
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Continue on Ridge Pike
1995 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Ridge Pike
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Turn left onto North Township Line Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road
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Turn right onto Seitz Road
88 m · 5 sec · Seitz Road
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Continue on Meyers Road
2529 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road
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Continue on Ott Road
2258 ft · 40 sec · Ott Road
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Continue on Plank Road
1429 ft · 34 sec · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Skippack Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Cressman Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Cressman Road
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Turn left onto Harleysville Pike
2.6 mi · 5 min · Harleysville Pike
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight left
23 m · 6 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 Harleysville.
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.
Pottstown Bypass
Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
8.54 mi · 00h 12m
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 Likely near Harleysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Harleysville?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
South Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Reading and 18.7 miles from Harleysville.
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 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Harleysville.
Stop Ideas Near South Pottstown
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 South Pottstown.
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Harleysville. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harleysville
Census designated place
| Population | 9,286 |
| Coordinates | 40.2795500, -75.3871200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harleysville (-75.38712, 40.27955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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