How far is Topton, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Topton, PA to Reading, PA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
22.08 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Topton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topton
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topton
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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Topton
10.1 mi
00h 16m
To Reading
12 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
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 Topton and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Home Avenue

    1224 ft · 28 sec · South Home Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Weis Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · West Weis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fleetwood Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fleetwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Avenue

    3240 ft · 1 min · East State Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Fleetwood Lyons Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fleetwood Lyons Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fleetwood Avenue

    1555 ft · 31 sec · Fleetwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Park Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topton 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Road
5.06 mi · 23%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 23%
Fleetwood Lyons Road
2.88 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
1.71 mi · 8%
Fleetwood Road
0.96 mi · 4%
West State Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Park Road

Continue on Park Road

5.06 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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 16m from Topton
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Topton 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 Topton to Reading?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Topton and 12 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topton and Reading. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).

Topton

#1 Topton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,061
Coordinates40.5034300, -75.7013000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-75.701293, 40.503405)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.95 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.98 $4.66 $9.33

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 Topton and Reading. The current time is 12:25:11.

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.