Peterborough, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.1 miles 133.7 km · straight line
117.3 miles actual route 188.7 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, United Kingdom from Reading, United Kingdom?

The distance from Peterborough, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom is 83.1 miles (133.7 km) as the crow flies. Reading, United Kingdom is located SSW of Peterborough, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.3 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peterborough, United Kingdom and Reading, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Peterborough, United Kingdom to Reading, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, United Kingdom & Reading, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Peterborough, United Kingdom
52.57°N, 0.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 299.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM