Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, is the youngest Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU’s) Infinity Saga. Though he displayed weaknesses due to his youth and inexperience, we also saw his impressive superhuman abilities.
One underrated ability you may not have thought much about is his speed. Have you ever wondered how fast Spider-Man can get around?
Spider-Man can run up to 250 miles per hour, or even faster in the comic books. He can swing from his webs between 30 and 200 miles per hour, and he has incredibly quick reflexes thanks to his spider-sense.
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How Fast Is Spider-Man on Foot?
When looking at a character’s speed, there are several factors to consider. The first, and most obvious, is the character’s footspeed.
So, how fast can Spider-Man run?
Spider-Man is no speedster, at least not in the same league with characters like Quicksilver and the Flash. But he still has superhuman speed.
As one fan forum points out, Peter Parker claims to have equivalent speed and strength as a spider, which can travel at speeds many times its own body length.
The person posting on this forum suggested Spider-Man could run at speeds of up to 225 miles per hour.
In a more general sense, most internet articles and forums agree that Spider-Man can run at speeds between 200 and 250 miles per hour.
By comparison, Captain America can only run about 40 miles per hour. On the other hand, Quicksilver is thought to reach speeds over 2,000 miles per hour.
To give a real-life example, Olympian Usain Bolt holds the world record of nearly 28 miles per hour.
How Fast Can Spider-Man Swing?
The next factor to consider is how fast Spider-Man can travel when swinging from his webs.
There is no simple answer, as he could reach different speeds depending on his momentum and the distance he travels.
To reflect this, you will find different answers from different sources. Some of these sources are highly scientific, using mathematical equations to calculate the physics and speed of Spider-Man’s swings.
A good swing-speed baseline is 30 miles per hour, though other sources suggest he could travel much faster.
Some fans estimate Spider-Man can swing at top speeds of 40 to 60 miles per hour.
That said, there is also evidence suggesting that he can swing at speeds between 60 and 200 miles per hour.
Still other fans give a simple but inexact answer–Spider-Man can travel as fast as the plot of the movie or comic book requires.
How Fast Are Spider-Man’s Reflexes?
It’s no secret that Spider-Man has fast reaction times. This is partially due to his spider-sense, but it also has a lot to do with his lightning-fast reflexes.
Though his exact reflex speeds have not been specifically measured, they are said to be 15 times faster than the average human’s.
How fast is that?
It has been shown time and time again that Spider-Man reacts fast enough to dodge bullets, sound waves, and super- and hypersonic projectiles.
Of course, his reflexes are partially responsible for this quick reaction time. He also has an edge thanks to his spider-sense, which allows him to anticipate these threats and thus gives him a bit of extra time to react.
How Fast Is Spider-Man’s Healing Factor?
Most fans know that Spider-Man can recover from injuries quicker than the average human. But how fast is his healing factor compared with other superheroes?
He has been shown to recover from broken bones within a couple of days.
In a more general sense, injuries that take several weeks or a month to heal in a normal human would take a few days for Spider-Man to recover from.
One fan estimated that Spider-Man could take 12 hours to do 1,008 hours of healing.
This isn’t quite as impressive as some other characters, like the Wolverine and Deadpool, who can recover from what should be deadly injuries almost instantaneously.
What’s more, Spider-Man can’t heal beyond what would be considered normal injuries–he couldn’t regrow a severed limb, for example. He can simply recover from basic injuries faster than the average human.
Is Spider-Man Faster Than Light?
As mentioned above, Spider-Man has superhuman levels of speed–but he is far from one of the fastest Marvel Superheroes.
Though he may be able to run at impressive speeds by human standards, he cannot travel faster than light.
In fact, he is not even faster than the speed of sound.
As we established, Spider-Man’s top speed is around 250 miles per hour–unless you consider the comics, but more on that below.
Even the fastest comic book version of Spider-Man isn’t anywhere near the speed of light.
How Fast is Spider-Man in the Comics?
Spider-Man’s speed in the comics has been more specifically documented than his MCU version, thanks to Amazing Spider-Man #637.
In this comic book, the villain Kraven attempts to shoot Spider-Man with a rifle, but Spider-Man moves out of the way before the bullet reaches him.
This means that, at that moment, he traveled at a speed of 2,727 miles per hour.
Granted, it was only a short burst, and it is unlikely that Spider-Man could maintain such a speed for a longer duration.
Still, it is an impressive display of speed and reflexes.
How Fast is Spider-Man 2099?
Spider-Man 2099 is a futuristic character named Miguel O’Hara, who became Spider-Man in the year 2099. He is an edgier version of the character who some also suggest is the best Spider-Man incarnation.
Though it’s unclear how fast Spider-Man 2099 can move, he is said to be faster than any version of the character before or since–which suggests that he can move even faster than 2,727 miles per hour.
He is so fast that he can confuse enemies who cannot track his movements–in fact, he is even fast enough to create body doubles of himself during battles, allowing him to distract his enemies.
How Strong is Spider-Man?
Spider-Man is known more for his super-strength than for super-speeds. But how strong is he?
In the comics, Spider-Man can lift up to 300 tons.
His exact lifting ability has not been confirmed in the MCU, but he is classified as a Level 8 superhero. For comparison, Captain America and Captain Marvel are also classified at this level.
The MCU version of Spider-Man is thought to be stronger than characters like Black Widow and Hawkeye. Again, though, his exact level of strength is unknown.
Conclusion
Spider-Man is not one of the fastest Marvel superheroes, but he can still reach impressive speeds. The MCU version of the character can run up to 250 miles per hour, swing from his webs at up to 200 miles per hour, and react 15 times as quickly as the average human.
Sarah Hood is a freelance content writer and editor with a love for all things Star Wars. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cooking, singing, and spending time in the great outdoors.