Madison, Alabama to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

708.7 miles 1140.5 km · straight line
850.4 miles estimated 1368.6 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Reading, Pennsylvania is 708.7 miles (1140.5 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located NE of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 850.4 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients