Convenient and broad-based, our transportation network provides outstanding service.
One can travel by air, car or bus. In addition, an excellent ground transportation network—rental cars, taxis, buses, and limousines—is available to take you to all points in the Tri-County Area.
The Tri-County Area is accessible to major marketing routes in southeastern Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic corridor.
The region is 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Major highway routes include: Route 63, Route 76, Route 422, Route 100, Route 724, and Route 663. The region connects to the Lehigh Valley, Reading, Harrisburg, Lancaster, West Chester, Norristown, King of Prussia, and the Valley Forge area. We are also within 30 minutes of five Pennsylvania Turnpike interchanges. The convenience of our location and the scenic beauty provide for a great quality of life and a variety of recreational activities. For driving distances from major cities to the Pottstown/Tri-County area, refer to the map on page 5.
Our region is served by two local airports: Pottstown Municipal Airport located on Shoemaker Road and Grosstown Road in Pottstown. Pottstown Limerick Airport is located east of Pottstown on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township. Both airports provide commuter service to Philadelphia International Airport (40 miles). Also located approximately 27 miles west of Pottstown is the Reading Regional Airport. This airport is a full-service transportation center serving a growing part of southeastern Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley International Airport is 27 miles north of Pottstown, and has frequent daily service to major cities around the country. Philadelphia International Airport is located 42 miles from the Pottstown area. This major travel hub is undergoing exciting new improvements which, when finished, will make it one of the finest airports in the east.
Nine years ago, the Tri-County Area Transportation Study was completed. Eleven local municipalities formed a steering committee in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and the Montgomery, Chester, and Berks County Planning Commissions to complete this study. This enabled us to prioritize our transportation needs. The committee meets regularly to complete implementation plans. In 2002, the Swamp Pike Corridor Study was completed and the Route 724 Corridor Study was initiated.
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