How far is Sellersville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Sellersville, PA to Reading, PA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
39.53 mi
01h 11m
Flight
32.78 mi
52.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.78 mi
Kilometers
52.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Sellersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sellersville
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sellersville
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
Gilbertsville
PA

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

From Sellersville
19.6 mi
00h 35m
To Reading
19.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    43 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Clymer Avenue

    72 m · 13 sec · East Clymer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2629 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    714 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lawn Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Lawn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Sumneytown Pike

    2756 ft · 57 sec · Sumneytown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gravel Pike

    948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hill Road

    1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Layfield Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Layfield Road

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Philadelphia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Reading Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Penn Street

    2984 ft · 58 sec · Penn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sellersville 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 23%
Ridge Road
7.32 mi · 19%
Hill Road
3.53 mi · 9%
South Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 8%
Layfield Road
3.21 mi · 8%
East Philadelphia Avenue
2.92 mi · 7%
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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbertsville
00h 35m from Sellersville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Sellersville and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Gilbertsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sellersville and 19.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sellersville and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

33 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

33 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

41 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sellersville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 32.78 mi (52.75 km).

Sellersville

#1 Sellersville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,274
Coordinates40.3539900, -75.3049000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clymer Avenue (-75.304863, 40.353864)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sellersville and Reading. The current time is 04:20:31.

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.