How far is Reading, PA from Newmanstown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Newmanstown, PA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Newmanstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Newmanstown.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
13.4 mi · 25 min · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
33 m · 4 sec · East High Street
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Continue on East High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1542 ft · 31 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Newmanstown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sheridan Road
156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto Cardinal Alley
47 m · 11 sec · Cardinal Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Newmanstown.
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
Continue on Penn Avenue
13.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Newmanstown?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Reading and 8.2 miles from Newmanstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.
Stop Ideas Near Wernersville
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 Wernersville.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Newmanstown. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.32 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newmanstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 40.3495400, -76.2132800 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newmanstown (-76.21328, 40.34954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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