Norfolk, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

241.6 miles 388.8 km · straight line
302 miles estimated 486 km · driving distance
6h 5min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania is 241.6 miles (388.8 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located N of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 302 miles, taking about 6h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 5min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 18min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 47min $36–$106* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients