How far is Schnecksville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
41.57 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.45 mi
45.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.57 mi
Kilometers
66.9 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Schnecksville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schnecksville
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville
17.9 mi
00h 30m
To Reading
23.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°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 Schnecksville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2244 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3041 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shankweiler Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Shankweiler Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kernsville Road

    1496 ft · 34 sec · Kernsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jordan Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jordan Road

  8. 8

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Haasadahl Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schnecksville 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
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 27%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 14%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 12%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 8%
Haasadahl Road
2.87 mi · 7%
Shankweiler Road
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

5.85 mi · 00h 07m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 30m from Schnecksville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schnecksville and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schnecksville to Reading?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Schnecksville and 23.7 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Schnecksville and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

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 Schnecksville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.78 km).

Schnecksville

#1 Schnecksville

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates40.6751400, -75.6204400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 309 (-75.620492, 40.67508)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 Schnecksville and Reading. The current time is 03:21:40.

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.