Baltimore to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.8 miles 130.1 km · straight line
105.9 miles actual route 170.5 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Baltimore to Reading, Pennsylvania is 80.8 miles (130.1 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.9 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Baltimore and Reading, Pennsylvania. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 308 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM