Atlantic City to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

104.3 miles 167.8 km · straight line
130.4 miles estimated 209.8 km · driving distance
2h 37min estimated drive time
$13 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlantic City from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Atlantic City to Reading, Pennsylvania is 104.3 miles (167.8 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NW of Atlantic City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 130.4 miles, taking about 2h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Atlantic City in New Jersey and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 37min $13 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 8min $10–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 29min $16–$46* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlantic City & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Atlantic City
39.36°N, 74.42°W
America/New_York
3m 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 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 238.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients