Detroit to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.1 miles 634.2 km · straight line
532.5 miles actual route 857 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Detroit to Reading, Pennsylvania is 394.1 miles (634.2 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.5 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM