Jonesboro to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860.2 miles 1384.3 km · straight line
1032.2 miles estimated 1661.2 km · driving distance
20h 46min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Jonesboro to Reading, Pennsylvania is 860.2 miles (1384.3 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1032.2 miles, taking about 20h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 46min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 55min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 0min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients