Driving from Reading to London
London lies 59 km (37 mi) east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 54 min without stops, over roughly 72 km (45 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Reading | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 9 million |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | E1W–WC2R |
Where to book car hire from Reading to London
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Staying in London
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 940 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (447), and 165 are five-star. Across 946 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 3,419,365 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is London from Reading?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, east of Reading; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to London by car?
About 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and London?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in London?
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.