How far is Terre Hill, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Terre Hill, PA to Reading, PA is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.36 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.94 mi
22.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.94 mi
Kilometers
22.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.15 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Hill
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Terre Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Terre Hill
8.7 mi
00h 14m
To Reading
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
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 Terre Hill and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Hill and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1172 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dry Tavern Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Dry Tavern Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Alleghenyville Road

    533 ft · 10 sec · Alleghenyville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2232 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Hill 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 25%
Alleghenyville Road
4.1 mi · 21%
Dry Tavern Road
3.78 mi · 20%
West Broad Street
1.28 mi · 7%
Willow Street
1.23 mi · 6%
North Reading Road
1.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 Business

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

4.92 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 14m from Terre Hill
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Terre Hill 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 Terre Hill to Reading?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Terre Hill and 10.7 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Hill and Reading. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 km).

Terre Hill

#1 Terre Hill

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population1,425
Coordinates40.1573200, -76.0505000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.050506, 40.157301)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 Terre Hill and Reading. The current time is 13:45:28.

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.