Reading, United Kingdom to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

34.1 miles 54.8 km · straight line
48.3 miles actual route 77.7 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
£7 - £9 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Reading, United Kingdom from St Albans?

The distance from Reading, United Kingdom to St Albans is 34.1 miles (54.8 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located NE of Reading, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.3 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Reading, United Kingdom and St Albans. 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 Reading, United Kingdom to St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min £7 - £9 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Reading, United Kingdom & St Albans

Quick Facts

Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 731.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM