How far is Reading, PA from West Hamburg, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to West Hamburg, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and West Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and West Hamburg.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
1.1 km · 49 sec · Pottsville Pike
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Turn right onto Grand Street
849 ft · 31 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1654 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Hex Highway
155 m · 10 sec · Hex Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hex Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and West Hamburg.
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.
Pottsville Pike
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.73 mi · 00h 06m
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 West Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to West Hamburg?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Leesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Reading and 8.8 miles from West Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near West Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Leesport
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 Leesport.
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and West Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.41 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hamburg
Situated in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at an approximate elevation of 466 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the banks of the Schuylkill River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5475900, -76.0021600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hamburg (-76.00216, 40.54759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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