Arlington, Texas to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1314.6 miles 2115.7 km · straight line
1484.5 miles actual route 2389 km · driving distance
27h 6min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Philadelphia?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Philadelphia is 1314.6 miles (2115.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1484.5 miles, taking about 27h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 6min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 31min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~35h 14min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 438 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM