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

95.1 miles 153 km · straight line
110.2 miles actual route 177.3 km · driving distance
2h 16min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
90° E bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Cardiff to Reading, United Kingdom is 95.1 miles (153 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located E of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.2 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 16min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 43min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 9min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 261.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM