How far is South Temple, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from South Temple, PA to Reading, PA is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Temple and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Temple and Reading.
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Start on Georgia Road
1759 ft · 1 min · Georgia Road
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Turn left onto Frush Valley Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Frush Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kutztown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Penn Street
1359 ft · 25 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 South Temple 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.
Frush Valley Road
Turn left onto Frush Valley Road
1.32 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Temple 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 South Temple to Reading?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from South Temple and 7.3 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Temple and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Temple and Reading. Straight-line distance: 4.67 mi (7.51 km).
#1 South Temple
Situated within Muhlenberg Township in central Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits immediately north of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4000000, -75.9000000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
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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