Distance between Reading and Bath
The distance from Reading to Bath is 71 miles by road including 50 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes and goes through Coley, Corsham, Bradfield, Yattendon, Hermitage, Wickham and North Wroughton.
| Shortest distance by air | 60 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 71.5 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 16 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.4 gal |
| Fuel cost | 9.6 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| 51.45666, -0.96965 | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A329 1 mi, 03 min
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| Coley | 1 mi | 03 min | 0.1 gal | |
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A4155 A4 7 mi, 10 min
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| Bradfield | 9 mi | 13 min | 0.3 gal | |
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M4 3 mi, 02 min
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| Yattendon | 12 mi | 16 min | 0.4 gal | |
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M4 3 mi, 02 min
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| Hermitage | 15 mi | 18 min | 0.5 gal | |
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M4 8 mi, 06 min
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| Wickham | 23 mi | 25 min | 0.8 gal | |
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M4 16 mi, 14 min
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| North Wroughton | 39 mi | 40 min | 1.3 gal | |
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M4 11 mi, 09 min
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| Dauntsey | 50 mi | 49 min | 1.6 gal | |
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M4 A350 12 mi, 12 min
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| Corsham | 62 mi | 1 h 01 min | 2.1 gal | |
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A4 2 mi, 02 min
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| Rudloe | 64 mi | 1 h 04 min | 2.2 gal | |
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A4 7 mi, 11 min
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| Bath | 71 mi | 1 h 16 min | 2.5 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Reading to Bath?
Fuel cost: 9.6 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 71.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Reading to Bath?
Driving time: 1 h 16 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 49 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 43 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 8 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 5 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 11 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 20 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Reading to Bath by land?
The distance between Reading and Bath is 71.5 mi by road including 49.7 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Reading and Bath respectively.
How far is Reading to Bath by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Reading and Bath is 60.3 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Reading and Bath respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Reading from Bath by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 60 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 26 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Reading to Bath?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 24 min to cover the distance of 60 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Reading and Bath?
The halfway point between Reading and Bath is North Wroughton. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from North Wroughton to Reading is 39 mi and driving will take about 39 min. The road between North Wroughton and Bath has length 32 mi and will take approximately 36 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Reading in relation to Bath?
Reading is located 60 mi east of Bath.
Reading has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.45666, longitude -0.96965.
Bath has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.38139, longitude -2.3597.
Which highway goes from Reading to Bath?
The route from Reading to Bath follows M4.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A4: 14 mi
- A350: 5 mi
- A329: 1 mi
- A4155: 1 mi