How far is Altoona from Reading?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Altoona and Reading is 130.41 miles (209.87 km).
Flight distance from Altoona, PA to Reading, PA is 130.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Altoona to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Altoona, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 194.26 miles (312.64 km) by car.
Driving from Altoona to Reading will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Altoona
City in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
County seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 88217 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.3356500 |
| Longitude | -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Reading: Penn Street (-75.926876,40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time Between Altoona and Reading
The distance between Altoona and Reading is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Altoona and Reading. The current time is 20:55:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.95 liters (6.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Altoona and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Altoona to Reading is $28.12 (diesel $33.24).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Altoona and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
