How far is Reading, PA from Trooper, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Trooper, PA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Trooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Trooper.
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Start on Penn Street
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on West Baumstown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baumstown Road
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
8.5 mi · 12 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oaks, Audubon
907 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Egypt Road
1651 ft · 50 sec · Egypt Road
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Turn left onto Pinetown Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Pinetown Road
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Continue on Sunnyside Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sunnyside Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
633 ft · 34 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Trooper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pottstown Expressway
Continue on Pottstown Expressway
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 near Trooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Trooper?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
South Pottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Reading and 18 miles from Trooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers near Trooper.
Stop Ideas Near South Pottstown
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 South Pottstown.
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Paoli
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Trooper. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trooper
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 5,744 |
| Coordinates | 40.1498300, -75.4018500 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trooper (-75.40185, 40.14983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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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