How far is Reading, PA from Hopewell, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Hopewell, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
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 Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Hopewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Hopewell.
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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
5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
777 ft · 17 sec · West Kings Highway
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Continue on Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Limestone Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · Limestone Road
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Take the ramp right
1594 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue
923 ft · 18 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
2316 ft · 2 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Calvary Road
1649 ft · 1 min · Calvary Road
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Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
2330 ft · 2 min · Roneys Corner Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left
32 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 Hopewell.
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.
Limestone Road
Continue on Limestone Road
11.3 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 Hopewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Hopewell?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Reading and 22.9 miles from Hopewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Hopewell.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 38.73 mi (62.33 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopewell
Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.7792700, -76.0163400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopewell (-76.01634, 39.77927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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
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