Reading, Pennsylvania to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Tuscaloosa is 809.7 miles (1303.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SW of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 971.6 miles, taking about 19h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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