The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 199 kilometers (124 miles).
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Washington and Philadelphia are located in the northeastern United States, both cities are part of the historical and political corridor of the country, with significant cultural and economic ties. The straight-line distance between them is 199 kilometers, heading northeast.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Philadelphia at 8 meters.
The car route from Washington to Philadelphia follows the I-95 N highway, passing through Baltimore and Wilmington, crossing the states of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, offering a direct connection.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Wilmington Riverfront, Independence Hall.
The trip from Washington to Philadelphia traverses urban landscapes, with landmarks like Baltimore's harbor and Philadelphia's historic district.
Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events and cultural experiences.
Philadelphia has a slightly cooler climate than Washington, with colder winters and milder summers, due to its northern location.
Philadelphia offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, enhancing mobility for all visitors.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Walk | 1-2 days |
| Bicycle | 8-10 hours |
| Motorcycle | 3-4 hours |
| Car | 2-3 hours |
| Helicopter | 1-2 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W
Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Washington to New York City | 329 km |
| From Washington to Los Angeles | 3,700 km |
| From Washington to Chicago | 958 km |
| From Washington to Houston | 1,962 km |
| From Washington to Phoenix | 3,189 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and Philadelphia.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| London, United Kingdom | Newport, United Kingdom | 199 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Xochimilco, Mexico | 200 km |
| San Jose, United States | Fresno, United States | 200 km |
| Gibraltar, Gibraltar | Córdoba, Spain | 201 km |
| Reynosa, Mexico | Nuevo Laredo, Mexico | 197 km |
| Kano, Nigeria | Kaduna, Nigeria | 201 km |
| Recife, Brazil | Maceió, Brazil | 202 km |
| Kumasi, Ghana | Accra, Ghana | 202 km |
| Reynosa, Mexico | Guadalupe, Mexico | 202 km |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 195 km |
| Morelia, Mexico | Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico | 203 km |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | Newport, United Kingdom | 203 km |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | Montevideo, Uruguay | 203 km |
| Columbus, United States | Cleveland, United States | 203 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico | 195 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Iztapalapa, Mexico | 195 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 195 km |
| Maracay, Venezuela | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 194 km |
| Medellín, Colombia | Ibagué, Colombia | 204 km |