How far is Preston, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Reading is 60.22 miles (96.91 km).
Flight distance from Preston, PA to Reading, PA is 60.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Preston to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 78.21 miles (125.87 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Reading will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Preston
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1003 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°12'25"N 75°54'20"W |
| Latitude | 41.2070300 |
| Longitude | -75.9054800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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 Preston and Reading
The distance between Preston and Reading is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 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 Preston and Reading. The current time is 06:58:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.45 liters (2.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Reading is $10.26 (diesel $13.16).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $10.26 | $11.38 | $12.26 | $13.16 |
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 Preston and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
