How far is Reading, PA from Richland, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Richland, PA is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
57.3 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.22 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
28.6 mi
00h 36m
To Richland
28.7 mi
00h 36m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Eagle Road

    3237 ft · 1 min · South Eagle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Drexel Avenue

    714 ft · 24 sec · North Drexel Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dill Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Dill Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 48%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 20%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 11%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 9%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 36m from Reading
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Reading and 28.7 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Richland. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.43 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 Richland

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population1,614
Coordinates39.9631700, -75.3157400
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Richland (-75.31574, 39.96317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Richland. The current time is 23:39:28.

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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.