How far is Stiles, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Stiles, PA to Reading, PA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
42.67 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.67 mi
50.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.67 mi
Kilometers
50.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.67 mi
Kilometers
68.67 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Stiles
Thu, Oct 15, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stiles
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stiles
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 Stiles
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Reading
23.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    1353 ft · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    917 ft · 27 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stiles 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 26%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.17 mi · 14%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 14%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 12%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 8%
MacArthur Road
2.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

6.17 mi · 00h 08m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 30m from Stiles
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stiles 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 Stiles to Reading?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 19.4 miles from Stiles and 23.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stiles and Mostly Sunny 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 Stiles and Reading. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.96 km).

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#1 Stiles

Located within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 358 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6653700, -75.5082400
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.508267, 40.665401)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.44 $14.87
Premium $5.31 $8.01 $16.02
Diesel $6.55 $9.89 $19.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stiles and Reading. The current time is 14:40:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.