How far is West Reading, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Reading and Philadelphia is 49.07 miles (78.96 km).
Flight distance from West Reading, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 49.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from West Reading to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Reading, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 62.79 miles (101.04 km) by car.
Driving from West Reading to Philadelphia will take approximately 01 hours 11 minutes.
#1 West Reading
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4294 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'1"N 75°56'51"W |
| Latitude | 40.3337000 |
| Longitude | -75.9474300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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 West Reading and Philadelphia
The distance between West Reading and Philadelphia is 101 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 West Reading and Philadelphia. The current time is 06:46:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.39 liters (2.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Reading and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Reading to Philadelphia is $8.24 (diesel $10.56).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $8.24 | $9.13 | $9.84 | $10.56 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West 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.
