How far is Richboro, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Richboro, PA to Reading, PA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richboro and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richboro and Reading.
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Start on 2nd Street Pike
1469 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Street Pike
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Continue on 2nd Street Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Pike
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Continue on Second Street Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Second Street Pike
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Continue on 2nd Street Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Pike
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Continue on Huntingdon Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn right onto Byberry Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Byberry Road
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Turn left onto Davisville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Davisville Road
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Turn right onto Terwood Road
3189 ft · 1 min · Terwood Road
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Continue on Fitzwatertown Road
1 km · 2 min · Fitzwatertown Road
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Turn sharp right onto Easton Road
2657 ft · 1 min · Easton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1651 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
960 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
44.2 mi · 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richboro and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
44.2 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Richboro and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richboro to Reading?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Richboro and 35.3 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richboro and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Frazer
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 Frazer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richboro and Reading. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.87 km).
#1 Richboro
Census designated place
| Population | 6,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.2151100, -75.0107200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.09 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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