How far is Reading, PA from Sinking Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Sinking Spring, PA is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.69 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.47 mi
7.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.47 mi
Kilometers
7.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.69 mi
Kilometers
7.55 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sinking Spring
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Sinking Spring
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reading
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wyomissing
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
2.4 mi
00h 04m
To Sinking Spring
2.4 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Sinking Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stevens Avenue

    896 ft · 47 sec · Stevens Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Crest Boulevard

    560 ft · 25 sec · Spring Crest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Crest Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
4.05 mi · 86%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 8%
Stevens Avenue
0.17 mi · 4%
Spring Crest Boulevard
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Penn Avenue

Continue on Penn Avenue

4.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyomissing
00h 04m from Reading
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Sinking Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Sinking Spring?

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyomissing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Reading and 2.4 miles from Sinking Spring.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Sinking Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Wyomissing

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

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

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Coatesville

40 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Downingtown

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

Lancaster station

42 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Sinking Spring. Straight-line distance: 4.47 mi (7.2 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Sinking Spring

#2 Sinking Spring

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,095
Coordinates40.3273100, -76.0110500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Sinking Spring (-76.01105, 40.32731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.69 $1.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.02 $2.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Sinking Spring. The current time is 21:13:46.

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.