Reading, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.2 miles 671.4 km · straight line
500.6 miles estimated 805.7 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Springfield, Ohio is 417.2 miles (671.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located W of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.6 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Springfield, Ohio. 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 Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients