London, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

36.5 miles 58.7 km · straight line
41.6 miles actual route 66.9 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
£6 - £8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
265° W bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom is 36.5 miles (58.7 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located W of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 41.6 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 London, United Kingdom and Reading, United Kingdom. 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 London, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min £6 - £8 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 682.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM