Driving Time from Reading to Swindon
Driving from Reading to Swindon is about 46 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 4 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
1 hr 4 min
Driving time
36 mi
Straight-line
46 mi
By road
34 min
Flight time
Reading and Swindon are about 36 mi (57 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 46 mi (74 km), a drive of about 1 hr 4 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 36 mi / 57 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 46 mi / 74 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $6 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.508, -1.376 |
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
Reading to Swindon is about 36 mi (57 km) in a straight line, and roughly 46 mi (74 km) by road.