Leesburg, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

121.1 miles 194.9 km · straight line
151.4 miles estimated 243.6 km · driving distance
3h 3min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Leesburg, Virginia from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Leesburg, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania is 121.1 miles (194.9 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NE of Leesburg, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 151.4 miles, taking about 3h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia 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 Leesburg, Virginia 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 Leesburg, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 3min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 40min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 54min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leesburg, Virginia & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m 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 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 205.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients