How far is Independence, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Reading is 230.96 miles (371.69 km).
Flight distance from Independence, PA to Reading, PA is 230.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Independence to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 287.1 miles (462.04 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Reading will take approximately 04 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°34'20"N 80°18'33"W |
| Latitude | 40.5722900 |
| Longitude | -80.3092300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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 Independence and Reading
The distance between Independence and Reading is 462 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 08 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 Independence and Reading. The current time is 00:02:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.35 liters (10.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Reading is $37.66 (diesel $48.29).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $37.66 | $41.77 | $45 | $48.29 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
