How far is Reading, PA from Intercourse, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Intercourse, PA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Intercourse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Intercourse.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Ephrata
1526 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
102 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Division Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Division Highway
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9
Turn right onto Farmersville Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farmersville Road
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Continue on North Shirk Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Shirk Road
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Turn left onto Zeltenreich Road
51 m · 6 sec · Zeltenreich Road
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn straight onto West Newport Road
1 km · 1 min · West Newport Road
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
917 ft · 22 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Newport Road
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
16 m · 2 sec · Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Intercourse.
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.
Penn Avenue
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Intercourse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Intercourse?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Reading and 14.6 miles from Intercourse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Intercourse.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
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 Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Intercourse. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Intercourse
Situated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0376000, -76.1049500 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Intercourse (-76.10495, 40.0376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
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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