How far is Philadelphia, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and Reading is 48.23 miles (77.61 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, PA is 48.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Philadelphia to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 63.66 miles (102.45 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to Reading will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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 Philadelphia and Reading
The distance between Philadelphia and Reading is 102 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Philadelphia and Reading. The current time is 04:27:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.5 liters (2.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to Reading is $8.35 (diesel $10.71).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.35 | $9.26 | $9.98 | $10.71 |
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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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
