Jackson, New Jersey to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.3 miles 109.9 km · straight line
85.4 miles estimated 137.4 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, New Jersey from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Jackson, New Jersey to Reading, Pennsylvania is 68.3 miles (109.9 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NW of Jackson, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.4 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, New Jersey in New Jersey and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Jackson, New Jersey 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 Jackson, New Jersey to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 38min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, New Jersey & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Jackson, New Jersey
39.78°N, 74.86°W
America/New_York
37m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 364.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients