Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.6 miles 565.8 km · straight line
421.9 miles estimated 679 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
CAD 68 - CAD 84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Reading, Pennsylvania is 351.6 miles (565.8 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located S of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.9 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Reading, Pennsylvania is in Pennsylvania, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min CAD 68 - CAD 84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients