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

60 miles 96.6 km · straight line
71.1 miles actual route 114.4 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
£11 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
84° E bearing direction

How far is Bath from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bath to Reading, United Kingdom is 60 miles (96.6 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located E of Bath. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.1 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

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 Bath and Reading, United Kingdom. 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 Bath to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min £11 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bath & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bath
51.38°N, 2.36°W
Europe/London
18m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 414.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM