Long Beach, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

120.5 miles 194 km · straight line
150.7 miles estimated 242.5 km · driving distance
3h 2min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
262° W bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, New York from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Long Beach, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania is 120.5 miles (194 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located W of Long Beach, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150.7 miles, taking about 3h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, New York in New York 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. 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 Long Beach, New York 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 Long Beach, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 2min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 38min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 53min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, New York & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Long Beach, New York
40.59°N, 73.66°W
America/New_York
2m 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 206.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients