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

85.3 miles 137.3 km · straight line
100.8 miles actual route 162.3 km · driving distance
2h 16min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
118° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Hereford, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom is 85.3 miles (137.3 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located ESE of Hereford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.8 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Hereford, 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 Hereford, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 16min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 43min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 9min $12–$35* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Hereford, United Kingdom
52.06°N, 2.71°W
Europe/London
61m elevation
Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
Explore more routes from Reading, United Kingdom

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 291.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM