Arlington, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1283.5 miles 2065.6 km · straight line
1540.2 miles estimated 2478.7 km · driving distance
30h 59min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania is 1283.5 miles (2065.6 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1540.2 miles, taking about 30h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 59min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 11min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~40h 17min $185–$539* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients