How far is Lafayette, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Reading is 175.24 miles (282.02 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, PA to Reading, PA is 175.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 255.19 miles (410.69 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Reading will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2023 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'37"N 78°40'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7936700 |
| Longitude | -78.6797500 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| 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 Lafayette and Reading
The distance between Lafayette and Reading is 411 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 33 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 Lafayette and Reading. The current time is 11:27:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.09 liters (9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Reading is $33.47 (diesel $42.93).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $33.47 | $37.13 | $40 | $42.93 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
