Peterborough – Reading distance
In a straight line, Peterborough and Reading are only 135 km (84 miles) apart, heading SSW — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Peterborough from Reading?
In a straight line, the Peterborough–Reading distance is about 135 km (84 miles), heading SSW. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Peterborough to Reading?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Peterborough and Reading would take about 1 h 30 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
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.
Distances from Peterborough
- Cambridge49 km
- Northampton57 km
- Leicester60 km
- Milton Keynes65 km
- Nottingham73 km
- Lincoln74 km
- Luton79 km
- Coventry88 km
Distances from Reading
- Oxford38 km
- Swindon57 km
- London59 km
- Luton61 km
- Southampton67 km
- Milton Keynes71 km
- Portsmouth73 km
- Northampton88 km