How far is Reading, PA from Pine Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Pine Grove, PA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
47.58 mi
01h 16m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.58 mi
Kilometers
76.58 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Pine Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Cambridge
PA

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
23.8 mi
00h 38m
To Pine Grove
23.8 mi
00h 38m

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
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Pine Grove.

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster

    45 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    988 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 17 sec · West Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Limestone Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Limestone Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Street Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forge Road

    1707 ft · 47 sec · Forge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashville Road

    579 ft · 21 sec · Ashville Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Limestone Road
11.6 mi · 24%
Morgantown Expressway
10.2 mi · 22%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 11%
Octorara Trail
4.4 mi · 9%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Continue on Limestone Road

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 38m from Reading
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Pine Grove?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Reading and 23.8 miles from Pine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

14 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

15 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

28 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Pine Grove. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Pine Grove

#2 Pine Grove

Human settlement

Population2,054
Coordinates39.7945500, -76.0468900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Pine Grove (-76.04689, 39.79455)

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 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.73 $15.45
Premium $4.95 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $5.98 $10.05 $20.09

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 Pine Grove. The current time is 05:09:00.

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.