Laurel, Maryland to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

98.5 miles 158.5 km · straight line
123.1 miles estimated 198.1 km · driving distance
2h 29min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Maryland from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Laurel, Maryland to Reading, Pennsylvania is 98.5 miles (158.5 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Laurel, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 123.1 miles, taking about 2h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Maryland in Maryland and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Laurel, Maryland 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 Laurel, Maryland to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 29min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 59min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 22min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Maryland & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 252.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients