How far is Reading, PA from South Pottstown, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to South Pottstown, PA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and South Pottstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and South Pottstown.
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Start on Penn Street
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on West Baumstown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: West Chester
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
1685 ft · 26 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 724 East: Phoenixville
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Schuylkill Road
2207 ft · 48 sec · West Schuylkill Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
2374 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
50 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and South Pottstown.
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.
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.22 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to South Pottstown?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Birdsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Reading and 9.6 miles from South Pottstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.
Stop Ideas Near Birdsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and South Pottstown. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Pottstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.2395400, -75.6510200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pottstown (-75.65102, 40.23954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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