The Hobbit — Audiobook
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 9.2 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 19 days |
| 1 hour / day | 10 days |
| 2 hours / day | 5 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 7 days |
You'll finish in—by —
What our data says
- At 9.2 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 68% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 25% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (12.3 hrs across 761 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset; listening time estimated from page count.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want dragons — a solid week of commutes at 9.2 hours (estimated).
About the book
Dwarves, elves, goblins, trolls, dragons and wizards - these are the ingredients of J.R.R. Tolkien's wonderful fantasy, the prelude to The Lord of The Rings , now the subject of a major feature film series. The hero of the tale is Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving unambitious hobbit who is suddenly thrust into what turns out to be the biggest adventure of his life. Guided by Gandalf the wizard, Bilbo and a company of dwarves set out to destroy Smaug the Magnificent, a ferocious dragon who guards a treasure hoard. Their journey contains many dangers, and in facing them the reluctant Bilbo's great resourcefulness and courage surprises everyone - not least himself! Since it was first broadcast in 1968, this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation has become a classic in its own right, perfectly evoking Tolkien's magical other world and its enchanting, fantastic inhabitants.
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Start the free trialQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Hobbit as an audiobook?
The Hobbit runs about 9.2 hours — our estimate from its 310 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 6.1 hours.
Can I listen to The Hobbit free?
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When was The Hobbit first published?
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien was first published in 1937.