Driving Time from London to Reading
Driving from London to Reading is about 48 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 6 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
1 hr 6 min
Driving time
37 mi
Straight-line
48 mi
By road
34 min
Flight time
London and Reading are about 37 mi (59 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 48 mi (76 km), a drive of about 1 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 37 mi / 59 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 48 mi / 76 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $6 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.483, -0.549 |
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
London to Reading is about 37 mi (59 km) in a straight line, and roughly 48 mi (76 km) by road.