How far is Reading, PA from State College, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reading and State College is 106.28 miles (171.04 km).
Flight distance from Reading, PA to State College, PA is 106.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Reading to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 145.46 miles (234.1 km) by car.
Driving from Reading to State College will take approximately 02 hours 32 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 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.
| Population | 41366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.7933900 |
| Longitude | -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in State College: South Allen Street (-77.860134,40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and State College
The distance between Reading and State College is 234 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 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 State College. The current time is 13:37:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.43 liters (5.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to State College is $19.08 (diesel $24.47).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $19.08 | $21.16 | $22.8 | $24.47 |
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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 December 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and State College (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
