Distance from Philadelphia to Queens (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Queens, New York is 139 kilometers (86 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Queens, New York, United States

Philadelphia is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, while Queens is a borough in the eastern part of New York City. The straight-line distance between them is 139 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Queens at 13 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Queens involves traveling north on I-95, passing through New Jersey, and entering New York City via the George Washington Bridge, continuing on I-495 to reach Queens.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Liberty Bell, Princeton University, George Washington Bridge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Queens crosses urban and suburban areas, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and the George Washington Bridge.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer crowds or in autumn for vibrant foliage and cultural events.

Climate

Queens generally has a similar climate to Philadelphia, with slightly cooler summers and milder winters.

Accessibility

Queens offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, enhancing travel for all visitors.

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
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)
Queens, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6815° N 73.8365° W

Elevation: 13 m (43 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance 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

Other distances from Queens

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Queens to New York City 15 km
From Queens to Los Angeles 3,959 km
From Queens to Chicago 1,163 km
From Queens to Houston 2,294 km
From Queens to Phoenix 3,465 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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London, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom 143 km
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Chicago, United States Milwaukee, United States 134 km
Málaga, Spain Córdoba, Spain 134 km
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Detroit, United States Cleveland, United States 145 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Nottingham, United Kingdom 132 km
Mexicali, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 146 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom 132 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Bradford, United Kingdom 146 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico 147 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 131 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Reading, United Kingdom 131 km
Gibraltar, Gibraltar Sevilla, Spain 148 km

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