How far is Stony Creek Mills, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Stony Creek Mills, PA to Reading, PA is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Creek Mills and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek Mills and Reading.
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Start on Heidelberg Avenue
653 ft · 30 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
130 m · 15 sec · Carsonia Avenue
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Turn left onto Taft Avenue
68 m · 16 sec · Taft Avenue
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Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Friedensburg Road
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Continue on North 23rd Street
803 ft · 20 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Leinbach Lane
66 m · 9 sec · Leinbach Lane
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Turn straight onto Howard Boulevard
2042 ft · 34 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 Stony Creek Mills 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.
Friedensburg Road
Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
1.62 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Stony Creek Mills 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 Stony Creek Mills to Reading?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Mount Penn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Stony Creek Mills and 1.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stony Creek Mills and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Penn
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 Mount Penn.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek Mills and Reading. Straight-line distance: 3.08 mi (4.95 km).
#1 Stony Creek Mills
Situated in Berks County, this community lies within the rolling terrain of eastern Pennsylvania at an elevation of approximately 377 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456500, -75.8699300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $4.35 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
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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