How far is Reading, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reading and Boston is 11.7 miles (18.82 km).
Flight distance from Reading, MA to Boston, MA is 11.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reading, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 15.34 miles (24.69 km) by car.
Driving from Reading to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Reading
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°31'32"N 71°5'43"W |
| Latitude | 42.5256500 |
| Longitude | -71.0953300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Boston
The distance between Reading and Boston is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 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 Boston. The current time is 18:30:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.05 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Boston is $1.94 (diesel $2.43).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.94 | $2.25 | $2.43 | $2.43 |
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 Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
