How far is Tullytown, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Tullytown, PA to Reading, PA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.79 mi
01h 22m
Flight
60.21 mi
96.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.21 mi
Kilometers
96.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.79 mi
Kilometers
126.8 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Tullytown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tullytown
2026-04-15T19:55
Arrive Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tullytown
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Tullytown
39 mi
00h 41m
To Reading
39.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2367 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Radcliffe Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Randall Avenue

    781 ft · 25 sec · Randall Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Penn Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edgely Road

    571 ft · 18 sec · Edgely Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bristol Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bristol Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    3203 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  16. 16

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

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tullytown and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59 mi · 75%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 14%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.99 mi · 1%
North Radcliffe Street
0.74 mi · 1%
US 422 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

57.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 41m from Tullytown
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tullytown 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 Tullytown to Reading?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Tullytown and 39.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tullytown and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tullytown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 60.21 mi (96.9 km).

Tullytown

#1 Tullytown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,177
Coordinates40.1392800, -74.8146100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.81485, 40.139415)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tullytown and Reading. The current time is 19:55:47.

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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.