Akron to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.3 miles 478.5 km · straight line
371.6 miles estimated 598.1 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Akron to Reading, Pennsylvania is 297.3 miles (478.5 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.6 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Reading, Pennsylvania. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients