How far is Bethlehem, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bethlehem and Reading is 151.49 miles (243.8 km).
Flight distance from Bethlehem, PA to Reading, PA is 151.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Bethlehem to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 204.81 miles (329.61 km) by car.
Driving from Bethlehem to Reading will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24549 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°51'42"N 78°43'49"W |
| Latitude | 40.8617300 |
| Longitude | -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Reading: Penn Street (-75.926876,40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bethlehem and Reading
The distance between Bethlehem and Reading is 330 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 39 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 Bethlehem and Reading. The current time is 08:00:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.36 liters (7.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bethlehem and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bethlehem to Reading is $26.86 (diesel $34.45).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $26.86 | $29.8 | $32.1 | $34.45 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bethlehem and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
