How far is Chester, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Reading is 45.11 miles (72.59 km).
Flight distance from Chester, PA to Reading, PA is 45.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Chester to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 67.66 miles (108.89 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Reading will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4072 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'59"N 75°21'25"W |
| Latitude | 39.8496700 |
| Longitude | -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 Chester and Reading
The distance between Chester and Reading is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 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 Chester and Reading. The current time is 14:19:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.04 liters (2.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Reading is $8.87 (diesel $11.38).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.87 | $9.84 | $10.61 | $11.38 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
