How far is New York, NY from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
130 m · 36 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 26
3225 ft · 1 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Augusta Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1542 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
106 m · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2011 ft · 34 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Route 12B
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 12B
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Turn left onto State Route 12B
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street
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Turn slight right onto Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Canal Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
23.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Front Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Upper Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Upper Front Street
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Take the exit right
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
47.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
1020 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown
157 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarks Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from New York and 130.4 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Green.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 211.32 mi (340.08 km).
#1 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |