Akron to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.6 miles 551.4 km · straight line
409.2 miles actual route 658.5 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Philadelphia?

The distance from Akron to Philadelphia is 342.6 miles (551.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.2 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM