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

64.8 miles 104.3 km · straight line
89.5 miles actual route 144 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
£14 - £17 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chelmsford, United Kingdom from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Chelmsford, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom is 64.8 miles (104.3 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located WSW of Chelmsford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.5 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. 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 Chelmsford, United Kingdom 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 Chelmsford, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min £14 - £17 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chelmsford, United Kingdom & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
51.74°N, 0.47°E
Europe/London
33m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 384.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM