Manchester – Reading distance
235km
Straight-line distance · 146 miles
DirectionSSE · 158°
Est. time (90 km/h)2 h 36 min
Midpoint52.438, -1.596
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Manchester and Reading is about 235 km (146 miles), heading SSE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from Reading?
In a straight line, the Manchester–Reading distance is about 235 km (146 miles), heading SSE.
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Reading?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Manchester–Reading distance would take about 2 h 36 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
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- Swindon57 km
- London59 km
- Luton61 km
- Southampton67 km
- Milton Keynes71 km
- Portsmouth73 km
- Northampton88 km