How far is Reading, PA from Newlin, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Newlin, PA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.23 mi
01h 27m
Flight
44.91 mi
72.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.23 mi
Kilometers
98.54 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Schuylkill Haven
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
30.6 mi
00h 43m
To Newlin
30.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1294 ft · 22 sec · Skyline Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lehigh Avenue

    2934 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fountain Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Fountain Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Hoffman Boulevard

    2832 ft · 55 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Memorial Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Locust Avenue

    3141 ft · 1 min · Locust Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Aristes Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Numidia Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Numidia Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Ringtown Mountain Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 24%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 17%
Numidia Drive
6.71 mi · 11%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8%
Fountain Street
4.17 mi · 7%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Centre Turnpike

Continue on Centre Turnpike

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schuylkill Haven
00h 43m from Reading
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Newlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Reading and 30.6 miles from Newlin.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Newlin.

Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schuylkill Haven, 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 Schuylkill Haven.

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

64 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

65 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

66 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Newlin. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.27 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newlin

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population1,341
Coordinates40.8850900, -76.3841100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Newlin (-76.38411, 40.88509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Newlin. The current time is 12:24:17.

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.