Reading Norwich by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Reading and Norwich by car is 152 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How far is Norwich from Reading? The driving distance is 152 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Norwich, County: Norfolk, England
152 mi , 2 h 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Reading to Norwich on map



Driving directions from Reading to Norwich

152 mi 2 h 42 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
204 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
562 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Queen's Road (A329)
548 ft
7.
Continue onto Queens Road (A329)
1025 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Watlington Street
265 ft
9.
Keep right onto Watlington Street
167 ft
10.
Turn right onto King's Road
478 ft
11.
Keep left onto King's Road
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards A4: A4 East
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Sutton Seeds Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A3290
601 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A3290
2.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A329(M)
1.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
0.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M4
17.4 mi
18.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
20.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
21.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
413 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
33.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
34.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
202 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1053 ft
36.
Keep right towards A1(M)
406 ft
37.
Merge left onto A1(M)
1.6 mi
38.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A414: Hertford
973 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1(M)
143 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
7.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A602: Stevenage
864 ft
42.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
300 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
5.3 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Baldock
1163 ft
45.
Keep right towards Royston
779 ft
46.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A505)
850 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A505)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
327 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.1 mi
50.
Continue onto Weston Hills Tunnel (A505)
772 ft
51.
Continue onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.6 mi
52.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
3 mi
53.
Continue onto Baldock Road (A505)
2.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
180 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
1.5 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
252 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.8 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
236 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.7 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
119 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto Newmarket Road (A505)
2.6 mi
63.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
4.3 mi
64.
Enter Duxford Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Road (A505)
572 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Road (A505)
0.3 mi
66.
Enter Hunts Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Road (A505)
104 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Road (A505)
0.3 mi
68.
Go straight onto A505
1.1 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Causeway (A505)
270 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Causeway (A505)
2 mi
71.
Keep right onto A505
370 ft
72.
Merge left onto A11
8.9 mi
73.
Merge right onto Newmarket Bypass (A14)
6.6 mi
74.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
75.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
77.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
83.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A11
183 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.7 mi
85.
Enter Stag Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
204 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
4.5 mi
87.
Continue onto Wymondham Bypass (A11)
5.2 mi
88.
Continue onto Hethersett Bypass (A11)
3.5 mi
89.
Enter Thickthorn Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
731 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
0.3 mi
91.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
253 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
1.9 mi
93.
Enter Newmarket Road and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
142 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
0.7 mi
95.
Continue onto St Stephens Road (A11)
1185 ft
96.
Enter St Stephens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Stephens Street
147 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto St Stephens Street
990 ft
98.
Continue onto Red Lion Street
537 ft
99.
Keep left onto Castle Meadow
1248 ft
100.
Keep left towards Wroxham
775 ft
101.
Turn left onto Princes Street
362 ft
102.
Turn left
65 ft
103.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Reading to Norwich?

Well, using petrol, it's £26.6. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £13.3 for the trip (£26.6 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £8.87 each (£26.6 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £6.65 each (£26.6 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 18.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26.6 comes from for the trip from Reading to Norwich.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Norwich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Norwich

An alternative route from Reading to the Norwich is 149.47 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Reading to Norwich by car?

The cheapest route from Reading to Norwich is the second suggested route (149mi, 3h 12min) and costs 26.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Norwich is the first suggested route (152mi, 2h 42min) and costs 26.6 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Reading to Norwich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 152mi (distance from Reading to Norwich) and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 149mi, and its duration is 3h 12min.

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Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Norwich?

Norwich is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Norwich has coordinates 52.6308859o,1.2973550o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Norwich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.