Distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is 63.3 mi (101.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 29.8 mi (48 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 13 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Philadelphia and Reading.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-76 W from S Penn Square and John F Kennedy Blvd
Follow I-76 W and I-176 N to US-222 BUS N/Bingaman St in Reading. Take the US-222 BUS exit from US-422 W
Continue on US-222 BUS N. Take Bingaman St and S 9th St to Washington St
Route Directions
Get on I-76 W from S Penn Square and John F Kennedy Blvd
Follow I-76 W and US-422 W to US-422 BUS W/Perkiomen Ave in Reiffton. Take the US-422 BUS exit from US-422 W
Continue on US-422 BUS W. Drive to Washington St in Reading
Route Directions
Get on I-76 W in Bala Cynwyd from Benjamin Franklin Pkwy and Kelly Dr
Follow I-76 W and I-176 N to US-422 BUS E/Penn St in West Reading. Take the US-422 BUS E/Penn St exit from US-422 W
Take Franklin St to Washington St in Reading
Journey Details
Traveling from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania covers 57 miles (92 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 16 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (57-64 miles / 92-103 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During evening weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Philadelphia
Starting Point
Reading
Destination
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