How far is Reading, PA from Hereford, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Hereford, PA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
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 Hereford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Hereford.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 44 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Reading Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Reading Avenue
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Continue on Montgomery Avenue
2057 ft · 47 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp left
595 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
112 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Hereford.
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.
Boyertown Pike
Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 00h 16m
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 Hereford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Hereford?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Colebrookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Reading and 13.2 miles from Hereford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Hereford.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrookdale
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 Colebrookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 21.23 mi (34.16 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hereford
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 40.4492600, -75.5521300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hereford (-75.55213, 40.44926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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