Austin, Texas to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1435.2 miles 2309.7 km · straight line
1659.4 miles actual route 2670.6 km · driving distance
30h 7min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Philadelphia?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Philadelphia is 1435.2 miles (2309.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1659.4 miles, taking about 30h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 7min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 8min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~39h 9min $199–$581* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 478 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM