How far is Reading, PA from Stony Creek Mills, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Stony Creek Mills, PA is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Stony Creek Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Stony Creek Mills.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 12 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
1000 ft · 27 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Friedensburg Road
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Turn right onto Melrose Avenue
92 m · 18 sec · Melrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Carsonia Avenue
1240 ft · 37 sec · Carsonia Avenue
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Turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
653 ft · 29 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Stony Creek Mills.
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.
Friedensburg Road
Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
1.3 mi · 00h 02m
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 Sunny near Stony Creek Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Stony Creek Mills?
The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 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?
Mount Penn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Reading and 2.1 miles from Stony Creek Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Stony Creek Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Penn
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 Mount Penn.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Stony Creek Mills. Straight-line distance: 3.08 mi (4.95 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stony Creek Mills
Situated in Berks County, this community lies within the rolling terrain of eastern Pennsylvania at an elevation of approximately 377 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456500, -75.8699300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stony Creek Mills (-75.86993, 40.34565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.35 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
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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