Driving from Reading to Watford
Watford lies 46 km (28 mi) north-east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 42 min without stops, over roughly 56 km (34 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Reading | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 125,707 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | NN6–WD99 |
Where to book car hire from Reading to Watford
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Staying in Watford
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Common questions
How far is Watford from Reading?
46 km (28 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Reading; by road roughly 56 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Watford by car?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Watford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.