How far is West Chester, PA from Reading, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Chester and Reading is 30.88 miles (49.7 km).

Flight distance from West Chester, PA to Reading, PA is 30.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Chester, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 39.22 miles (63.12 km) by car.

Driving from West Chester to Reading will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 West Chester

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 20048
GPS Coordinates 39°57'39"N 75°36'29"W
Latitude 39.9609700
Longitude -75.6080400
Altitude 140
Country United States
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#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Schuylkill River in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Reading Public Museum and the Reading Central Railroad.

Population 88217
GPS Coordinates 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W
Latitude 40.3356500
Longitude -75.9268700
Altitude 93
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Chester and Reading

The distance between West Chester and Reading is 63 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between West Chester and Reading. The current time is 22:17:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.24 liters (1.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chester and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chester to Reading is $5.14 (diesel $6.6).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $5.14 $5.71 $6.15 $6.6

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chester and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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