Charlottesville to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

209.8 miles 337.7 km · straight line
262.3 miles estimated 422.1 km · driving distance
5h 17min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Charlottesville to Reading, Pennsylvania is 209.8 miles (337.7 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NE of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 262.3 miles, taking about 5h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 17min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 20min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~5h 1min $31–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m 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 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 118.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients