Alicante to Reading, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

906.2 miles 1458.4 km · straight line
1087.5 miles estimated 1750.1 km · driving distance
21h 53min estimated drive time
€171 - €210 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Alicante to Reading, United Kingdom is 906.2 miles (1458.4 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located N of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1087.5 miles, taking about 21h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Alicante is in Spain, while Reading, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Reading, United Kingdom. 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 Alicante to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 53min €171 - €210 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 16min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 27min $131–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 302 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients