Columbus, Ohio to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.3 miles 602.4 km · straight line
424.8 miles actual route 683.6 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Reading, Pennsylvania is 374.3 miles (602.4 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.8 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM