How far is Reading, PA from Morrisville, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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
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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 Morrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Morrisville.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.5 mi · 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
3046 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills
1142 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive
2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Continue on West Trenton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Morrisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.5 mi · 00h 56m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Morrisville?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Reading and 40.5 miles from Morrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ardmore
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 60.65 mi (97.61 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
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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