How far is Toughkenamon, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Toughkenamon, PA to Reading, PA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
47.26 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.06 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Toughkenamon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toughkenamon
2026-04-19T16:46
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toughkenamon
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Toughkenamon
22.1 mi
00h 34m
To Reading
25.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Toughkenamon and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Newark Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Doe Run Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buck Run Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buck Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Manor Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Manor Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Manor Road

    42 m · 3 sec · South Manor Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Manor Road

    7 mi · 13 min · South Manor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Manor Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Manor Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Conestoga Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Conestoga Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    139 m · 12 sec · Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading

    2756 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toughkenamon 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgantown Expressway
10.7 mi · 23%
South Manor Road
7.01 mi · 15%
Newark Road
5.27 mi · 11%
Doe Run Road
4.66 mi · 10%
South 1st Avenue
3.02 mi · 6%
North Manor Road
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 34m from Toughkenamon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Toughkenamon 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 Toughkenamon to Reading?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Toughkenamon and 25.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toughkenamon and Reading. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.88 km).

Toughkenamon

#1 Toughkenamon

Census designated place

Population1,492
Coordinates39.8315000, -75.7574400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.757397, 39.831507)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 Toughkenamon and Reading. The current time is 16:46:10.

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.