Niagara Falls, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

249.2 miles 401 km · straight line
311.5 miles estimated 501.3 km · driving distance
6h 16min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Niagara Falls, New York from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Niagara Falls, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania is 249.2 miles (401 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located SE of Niagara Falls, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 311.5 miles, taking about 6h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Niagara Falls, 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, New York to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 16min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 31min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 57min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Niagara Falls, New York & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m 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 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients