How far is Village Shires, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Village Shires, PA to Reading, PA is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Village Shires and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Village Shires and Reading.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
2135 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Middle Holland Road
2866 ft · 1 min · Middle Holland Road
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Turn left onto Holland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holland Road
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Turn straight onto Buck Road
715 ft · 27 sec · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Old Bristol Road
2962 ft · 1 min · Old Bristol Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridgetown Pike
725 ft · 21 sec · Bridgetown Pike
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Turn left onto Bristol Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road
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Turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway
2324 ft · 52 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Rockhill Drive
1268 ft · 29 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South
934 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
2280 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
1974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.6 mi · 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 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 Village Shires and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Village Shires and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Village Shires to Reading?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 38.1 miles from Village Shires and 38.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Village Shires and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook
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 Chesterbrook.
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Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Village Shires and Reading. Straight-line distance: 51.24 mi (82.47 km).
#1 Village Shires
Census designated place
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031600, -74.9704500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.09 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
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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