How far is Reading, PA from Westtown, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Westtown, PA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.15 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.27 mi
55.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.27 mi
Kilometers
55.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.84 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westtown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Westtown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Warwick
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
21.1 mi
00h 28m
To Westtown
21.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Matlack Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · South Matlack Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Oakbourne Road

    1422 ft · 39 sec · Oakbourne Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Concord Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Westbourne Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Westbourne Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Westbourne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 31%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 27%
Pottstown Pike
10.2 mi · 24%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 5%
Westbourne Road
1.04 mi · 2%
PA 100 South
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 28m from Reading
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Westtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Reading and 21.1 miles from Westtown.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Westtown.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

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Downingtown

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

Coatesville

20 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

26 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Westtown. Straight-line distance: 34.27 mi (55.15 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Westtown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,992
Coordinates39.9309400, -75.5518700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Westtown (-75.55187, 39.93094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 Westtown. The current time is 22:04:49.

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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.