How far is Reading, PA from Wernersville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Wernersville, PA is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
8.36 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.1 mi
13.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.36 mi
Kilometers
13.45 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Sinking Spring
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Reading
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Wernersville
4.2 mi
00h 08m

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
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    7.9 mi · 15 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stitzer Avenue

    75 m · 16 sec · Stitzer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Street

    78 m · 11 sec · West Fairview Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
7.9 mi · 95%
Penn Street
0.36 mi · 4%
West Fairview Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Stitzer Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Penn Avenue

Continue on Penn Avenue

7.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinking Spring
00h 08m from Reading
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Wernersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Sinking Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Reading and 4.2 miles from Wernersville.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sinking Spring

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

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

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Lancaster station

39 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

41 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

42 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

44 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Wernersville. Straight-line distance: 8.1 mi (13.04 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wernersville

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,750
Coordinates40.3300900, -76.0805000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Wernersville (-76.0805, 40.33009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 Wernersville. The current time is 13:41:58.

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.