How far is Reading, PA from Morton, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Morton, PA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.92 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.38 mi
69.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.38 mi
Kilometers
69.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T15:42
Arrive Morton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
27.5 mi
00h 40m
To Morton
27.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Morton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Morton.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sproul Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Woodland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

    1180 ft · 48 sec · North Morton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Amosland Road

    134 m · 20 sec · Amosland Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Morton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20.7 mi · 38%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 21%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 7%
Sproul Road
3.02 mi · 5%
West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

20.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 40m from Reading
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Morton?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Reading and 27.5 miles from Morton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Nantmeal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Nantmeal.

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Morton. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.81 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Morton

#2 Morton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,668
Coordinates39.9098300, -75.3235200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Morton (-75.32352, 39.90983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Morton. The current time is 15:42:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.