Durham, North Carolina to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.6 miles 548.2 km · straight line
408.7 miles estimated 657.8 km · driving distance
8h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Reading, Pennsylvania is 340.6 miles (548.2 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.7 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 13min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 52min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 48min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients