How far is Reading, PA from Tatamy, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Tatamy, PA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
51.42 mi
01h 15m
Flight
44.96 mi
72.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.96 mi
Kilometers
72.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tatamy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Tatamy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Haines
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
25.7 mi
00h 37m
To Tatamy
25.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.9 mi · 24 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    4.1 mi · 5 min · PA-33

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Tatamy

    981 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Tatamy

    152 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2265 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.9 mi · 35%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 12%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 10%
PA-33
4.4 mi · 9%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

17.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
00h 37m from Reading
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Tatamy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Reading and 25.7 miles from Tatamy.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Tatamy.

Stop Ideas Near Haines

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

60 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

61 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

64 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Tatamy. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.35 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Tatamy

#2 Tatamy

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates40.7409300, -75.2571200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Tatamy (-75.25712, 40.74093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Tatamy. The current time is 05:54:21.

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.