How far is Reading, PA from Newville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Newville, PA is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
47.98 mi
01h 23m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.98 mi
Kilometers
77.21 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Newville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Limerick
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
24 mi
00h 41m
To Newville
24 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Baumstown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sanatoga

    1356 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1178 ft · 24 sec · Evergreen Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    4.2 mi · 8 min · West Ridge Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Township Line Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seitz Road

    88 m · 5 sec · Seitz Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Meyers Road

    2529 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ott Road

    2258 ft · 40 sec · Ott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Plank Road

    1429 ft · 34 sec · Plank Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Skippack Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bustard Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bustard Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Forty Foot Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Forty Foot Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Allentown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Allentown Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Orvilla Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · West Orvilla Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1566 ft · 47 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hilltown Pike

    1221 ft · 26 sec · Hilltown Pike

  27. 27

    Turn right onto New Galena Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · New Galena Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Galena Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Galena Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto North Limekiln Pike

    20 m · 4 sec · North Limekiln Pike

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Creek Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skippack Pike
5.1 mi · 11%
US 422 East
4.53 mi · 9%
Pottstown Bypass
4.27 mi · 9%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.22 mi · 9%
West Ridge Pike
4.19 mi · 9%
West Shore Bypass
4.08 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Bypass

Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia

8.54 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limerick
00h 41m from Reading
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Limerick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Reading and 24 miles from Newville.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Limerick

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

25 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

32 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Newville. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Newville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,351
Coordinates40.3056600, -75.2199000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Newville (-75.2199, 40.30566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Newville. The current time is 23:02:43.

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.