Reading, Pennsylvania to Trenton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.9 miles 101.3 km · straight line
78.7 miles estimated 126.6 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
97° E bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Trenton?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Trenton is 62.9 miles (101.3 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located E of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.7 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Trenton in New Jersey.

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. 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, Pennsylvania and Trenton. 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 Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Trenton

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Trenton
40.22°N, 74.74°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 395.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients