How far is Red Hill, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
29.61 mi
00h 55m
Flight
23.62 mi
38.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.66 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
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
Colebrookdale
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Red Hill
14.4 mi
00h 27m
To Reading
15.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Bitting Alley

    672 ft · 55 sec · Bitting Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    75 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 11th Street

    1150 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Montgomery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Oak Road

    1164 ft · 29 sec · Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Layfield Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Layfield Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Reading Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Penn Street

    2984 ft · 58 sec · Penn Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 30%
Layfield Road
5.78 mi · 20%
South Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 11%
East Philadelphia Avenue
2.92 mi · 10%
Big Road
1.4 mi · 5%
Perkiomen Avenue
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Boyertown Pike

Continue on Boyertown Pike

8.91 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrookdale
00h 27m from Red Hill
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Red Hill and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to Reading?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Colebrookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Red Hill and 15.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colebrookdale

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

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

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Exton

32 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

33 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Downingtown

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

Coatesville

39 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Reading. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.01 km).

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#1 Red Hill

Situated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within the Upper Perkiomen Valley region.

Population0
Coordinates40.3728800, -75.4810100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Bitting Alley (-75.481185, 40.372906)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.37
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.69 $9.37
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $5.31 $5.57 $11.14
Diesel $6.55 $6.88 $13.76

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Reading. The current time is 13:49:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.