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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 11m.
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.
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
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.
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Start on the route
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
43 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Clymer Avenue
72 m · 13 sec · East Clymer Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
714 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Lawn Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Lawn Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn sharp right onto Sumneytown Pike
2756 ft · 57 sec · Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gravel Pike
948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Hill Road
1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Hill Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Layfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road
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Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto South Reading Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Reading Avenue
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Continue on Boyertown Pike
8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike
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Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Mineral Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road
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Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue
1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue
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Continue on Penn Street
2984 ft · 58 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 Sellersville 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.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Sellersville and Light Rain 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Sellersville and Light Rain near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville
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 Gilbertsville.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sellersville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 32.78 mi (52.75 km).
#1 Sellersville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 40.3539900, -75.3049000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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