How far is Reading, PA from Spring Ridge, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Spring Ridge, PA is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Spring Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Spring Ridge.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
1885 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadcasting Road
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Broadcasting Road
1422 ft · 42 sec · Broadcasting Road
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Turn right onto North Meridian Boulevard
1283 ft · 30 sec · North Meridian Boulevard
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Continue on Meridian Boulevard
2310 ft · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard
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Turn right
64 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
692 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Spring Ridge.
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.
West Shore Bypass
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.95 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Spring Ridge?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Reading and 2.3 miles from Spring Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Wyomissing Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyomissing Hills.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 3.53 mi (5.68 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Ridge
Situated within the rolling terrain of central Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies just northwest of Reading, the county seat.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3528700, -75.9899400 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Ridge (-75.98994, 40.35287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
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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