How far is Lake City, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Reading is 257.35 miles (414.17 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, PA to Reading, PA is 257.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Lake City to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 351.46 miles (565.62 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Reading will take approximately 05 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Lake City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'51"N 80°20'43"W |
| Latitude | 42.0142200 |
| Longitude | -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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 Lake City and Reading
The distance between Lake City and Reading is 566 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 17 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 Lake City and Reading. The current time is 14:22:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.95 liters (12.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Reading is $46.1 (diesel $59.12).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $46.1 | $51.13 | $55.09 | $59.12 |
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 December 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
