How far is Reading, PA from Whitehall Township, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.56 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.05 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
19.3 mi
00h 30m
To Whitehall Township
19.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Whitehall Township.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street

    1168 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall

    51 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 20 sec · South Ruch Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 29 sec · Coplay Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive

    110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 30%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.5 mi · 17%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 16%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 13%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 9%
MacArthur Road
2.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 30m from Reading
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Whitehall Township?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Reading and 19.3 miles from Whitehall Township.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

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Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.56 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Whitehall Township. The current time is 04:58:49.

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.