How far is Saw Creek, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Saw Creek, PA to Reading, PA is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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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 02h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saw Creek and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saw Creek and Reading.
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Start on Crewe Court
112 m · 16 sec · Crewe Court
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Turn right onto Keswick Avenue
786 ft · 39 sec · Keswick Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodbridge Drive East
49 m · 11 sec · Woodbridge Drive East
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Turn left onto Decker Road
111 m · 16 sec · Decker Road
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Continue on Winona Falls Road
2.7 mi · 10 min · Winona Falls Road
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Turn right onto Milford Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Keep slight right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left 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 Saw Creek and Reading.
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.
US 209 south to PA 33 south
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek to Reading?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Freemansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Saw Creek and 48.8 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saw Creek and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Freemansburg
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 Freemansburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saw Creek and Reading. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.64 km).
#1 Saw Creek
Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested terrain of the Pocono Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1125900, -75.0507300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $4.46 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
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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