Longview, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1174.4 miles 1890 km · straight line
1409.3 miles estimated 2268 km · driving distance
28h 21min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Longview, Texas from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Longview, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania is 1174.4 miles (1890 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Longview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1409.3 miles, taking about 28h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Longview, Texas in Texas 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 Longview, Texas 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 Longview, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 21min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 1min $113–$211* Budget
Train ~36h 51min $169–$493* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Texas & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m 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 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients