How far is Reading, PA from Tinicum, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Tinicum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Tinicum.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 44 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Reading Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto East Philadelphia Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Gilbertsville Road
42 m · 4 sec · Gilbertsville Road
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Turn straight onto East Philadelphia Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Big Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on John Fries Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Turn left onto Bedminster Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bedminster Road
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Turn sharp right onto Elephant Road
92 m · 13 sec · Elephant Road
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Turn left onto Irish Meetinghouse Road
2 mi · 5 min · Irish Meetinghouse Road
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Turn straight onto Deep Run Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Deep Run Road
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Turn left onto Deep Run Road
1 km · 1 min · Deep Run Road
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Continue on Old Easton Road
875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Easton Road
1307 ft · 28 sec · Old Easton Road
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Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Tinicum.
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.
Boyertown Pike
Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Tinicum?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Pennsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Reading and 26.5 miles from Tinicum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsburg
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 Pennsburg.
Paoli
Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 43.81 mi (70.5 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
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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