How far is Pottstown, PA from Reading, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pottstown and Reading is 15.89 miles (25.57 km).

Flight distance from Pottstown, PA to Reading, PA is 15.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 18.64 miles (30 km) by car.

Driving from Pottstown to Reading will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Pottstown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population 22580
GPS Coordinates 40°14'43"N 75°38'59"W
Latitude 40.2453700
Longitude -75.6496300
Altitude 46
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 Pottstown and Reading

The distance between Pottstown and Reading is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Pottstown and Reading. The current time is 21:33:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.49 liters (0.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pottstown and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pottstown to Reading is $2.45 (diesel $3.14).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $2.45 $2.71 $2.92 $3.14

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 December 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pottstown 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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