Houston to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1315.7 miles 2117.4 km · straight line
1518.9 miles actual route 2444.4 km · driving distance
27h 59min estimated drive time
$146 - $180 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Houston to Reading, Pennsylvania is 1315.7 miles (2117.4 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1518.9 miles, taking about 27h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 59min $146 - $180 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 35min $122–$228* Budget
Train ~36h 23min $182–$532* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM