Driving Time from Bristol to Reading
Driving from Bristol to Reading is about 91 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 5 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bristol and Reading are about 70 mi (113 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 91 mi (146 km), a drive of about 2 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 70 mi / 113 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 91 mi / 146 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $11 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.459, -1.784 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bristol to Reading is about 70 mi (113 km) in a straight line, and roughly 91 mi (146 km) by road.