How far is Reading, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reading and Philadelphia is 48.23 miles (77.61 km).
Flight distance from Reading, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 48.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Reading to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 63.34 miles (101.94 km) by car.
Driving from Reading to Philadelphia will take approximately 01 hours 08 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 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 |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Philadelphia
The distance between Reading and Philadelphia is 102 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 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 Philadelphia. The current time is 13:43:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 06 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 8.46 liters (2.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Philadelphia is $8.31 (diesel $10.65).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.31 | $9.22 | $9.93 | $10.65 |
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 December 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
