Distance from New York City to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between New York City, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 130 kilometers (81 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

New York City and Philadelphia are located in the northeastern United States, both being major urban centers with significant historical and cultural landmarks. The straight-line distance between them is 130 kilometers, heading southwest.

New York City is situated at an altitude of 57 meters above sea level, while Philadelphia is at only 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from New York City to Philadelphia follows the I-95 S highway, passing through Newark and Trenton, traversing urban and suburban areas with notable traffic congestion at peak times.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Central Park, Times Square.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from New York City to Philadelphia crosses urban landscapes with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Times Square.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events.

Climate

Philadelphia has a similar climate to New York City, with cold winters and warm summers, but slightly less windy.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers good accessibility with public transportation and facilities similar to New York City, accommodating various needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 6-8 hours
Motorcycle 2-3 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

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