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

69.6 miles 112 km · straight line
84.1 miles actual route 135.4 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

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

The distance from Coventry, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom is 69.6 miles (112 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located SSE of Coventry, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.1 miles, taking about 1h 48min. 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. 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 Coventry, 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 Coventry, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $10–$29* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Coventry, United Kingdom
52.41°N, 1.51°W
Europe/London
89m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 357.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM