How far is Reading, PA from Temple, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Temple, PA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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 09m.
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
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Temple.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
1545 ft · 40 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Lamont Avenue
115 m · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
93 m · 13 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Temple.
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.
North 5th Street
Turn right onto North 5th Street
4.94 mi · 00h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Temple?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 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?
Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Reading and 2.7 miles from Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Temple. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Temple
Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4087000, -75.9216000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple (-75.9216, 40.4087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
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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