How far is Reinholds, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Reinholds, PA to Reading, PA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.02 mi
17.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.76 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Reinholds
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reinholds
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reinholds
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 Reinholds
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Reading
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
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 Reinholds and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    67 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1373 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fritztown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Penn Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2207 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reinholds 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn Avenue
4.74 mi · 31%
Fritztown Road
4.12 mi · 27%
North Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 9%
Columbia Avenue
1 mi · 6%
Franklin Street
0.42 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fritztown Road

Continue on Fritztown Road

4.12 mi · 00h 07m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinking Spring
00h 12m from Reinholds
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reinholds 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 Reinholds to Reading?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 6.2 miles from Reinholds and 9.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Reinholds and Reading. Straight-line distance: 11.02 mi (17.74 km).

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#1 Reinholds

Situated in northeastern Lancaster County at an elevation of 463 feet, this small unincorporated community lies within the rolling landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.2667600, -76.1155000
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.115439, 40.266554)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.93 $2.66 $5.32
Premium $5.31 $2.86 $5.73
Diesel $6.55 $3.54 $7.07

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 Reinholds and Reading. The current time is 16:45:00.

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.