How far is Reading, PA from Richmond, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Reading, PA to Richmond, PA is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.01 mi
01h 23m · estimated
Flight
49.64 mi
79.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
67.01 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
107.85 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Apr 11, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 11, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-11T02:55
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Apr 11, 4:19 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
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Royersford
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
24.8 mi
00h 41m
To Richmond
42.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royersford
00h 41m from Reading
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 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?

Royersford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Reading and 42.2 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royersford

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

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

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Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

20 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Downingtown

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

Ardmore

29 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 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 Richmond

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,269
Coordinates39.9934500, -75.1001700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Richmond. The current time is 02:55:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.