How far is Reading, PA from Richlandtown, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Richlandtown, PA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
39.39 mi
01h 10m
Flight
33.23 mi
53.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.23 mi
Kilometers
53.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Gilbertsville
PA

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

From Reading
19.6 mi
00h 35m
To Richlandtown
19.7 mi
00h 35m

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
70°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 Richlandtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 44 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Reading Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Philadelphia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gilbertsville Road

    42 m · 4 sec · Gilbertsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Philadelphia Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Big Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · John Fries Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    581 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Mill Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Hellertown Avenue

    740 ft · 15 sec · North Hellertown Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tohickon Avenue

    1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Richlandtown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1738 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Union Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 23%
John Fries Highway
7.36 mi · 19%
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 15%
Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 8%
East Philadelphia Avenue
2.91 mi · 7%
Perkiomen Avenue
2.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boyertown Pike

Continue on Boyertown Pike

8.91 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbertsville
00h 35m from Reading
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Gilbertsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Reading and 19.7 miles from Richlandtown.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

33 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

33 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

41 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Richlandtown. Straight-line distance: 33.23 mi (53.48 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Richlandtown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,294
Coordinates40.4701000, -75.3204600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Richlandtown (-75.32046, 40.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 Richlandtown. The current time is 02:16:23.

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.