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

399 miles 642.2 km · straight line
478.8 miles estimated 770.6 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

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

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Reading, Pennsylvania is 399 miles (642.2 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.8 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $57–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients