How far is Reading, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reading and Altoona is 130.41 miles (209.87 km).
Flight distance from Reading, PA to Altoona, PA is 130.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Reading to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 194.75 miles (313.42 km) by car.
Driving from Reading to Altoona will take approximately 03 hours 03 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Altoona
The distance between Reading and Altoona is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Reading and Altoona. The current time is 12:01:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.01 liters (6.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Altoona is $25.54 (diesel $32.76).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $25.54 | $28.33 | $30.53 | $32.76 |
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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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
