How far is Reading, PA from Old Orchard, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Old Orchard, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
51.08 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.42 mi
66.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.42 mi
Kilometers
66.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.08 mi
Kilometers
82.21 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Orchard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Old Orchard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Spring Creek
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Reading
25.5 mi
00h 37m
To Old Orchard
25.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Old Orchard.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2000 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on PA-33

    2262 ft · 30 sec · PA-33

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Freemansburg Avenue

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Freemansburg Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Freemansburg Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · Old Orchard Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baldwin Drive

    146 m · 26 sec · Baldwin Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto York Place

    25 m · 4 sec · York Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Place

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trexlertown Bypass
22.1 mi · 43%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 12%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 10%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
Freemansburg Avenue
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trexlertown Bypass

Merge slight right

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Creek
00h 37m from Reading
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Old Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Old Orchard?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Spring Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Reading and 25.6 miles from Old Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Old Orchard.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Creek

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

56 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Old Orchard. Straight-line distance: 41.42 mi (66.66 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 Old Orchard

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,434
Coordinates40.6578800, -75.2621200
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Old Orchard (-75.26212, 40.65788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Old Orchard. The current time is 05:53:46.

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.