Reading, Pennsylvania to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.5 miles 486.9 km · straight line
378.2 miles estimated 608.6 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Roanoke?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Roanoke is 302.5 miles (486.9 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SW of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.2 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reading, Pennsylvania and Roanoke. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients