How far is Reading, PA from Topton, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Topton, PA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.98 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.15 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Topton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T13:39
Arrive Topton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reading
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
10 mi
00h 17m
To Topton
10 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Fleetwood Avenue

    1555 ft · 31 sec · Fleetwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Fleetwood Lyons Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fleetwood Lyons Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Avenue

    3240 ft · 1 min · West State Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Fleetwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fleetwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Weis Street - West State Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · West Weis Street - West State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Home Avenue

    1510 ft · 36 sec · South Home Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · Centre Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    90 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    28 m · 2 sec · West Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Road
5.06 mi · 25%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 25%
Fleetwood Lyons Road
2.88 mi · 14%
Allentown Pike
1.71 mi · 9%
Fleetwood Road
0.96 mi · 5%
West State Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Park Road

Turn right onto Park Road

5.06 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 17m from Reading
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers near Topton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Reading and 10 miles from Topton.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Topton.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Topton. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Topton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,061
Coordinates40.5034300, -75.7013000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Topton (-75.7013, 40.50343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Topton. The current time is 13:39:32.

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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.