Boulder to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1586.1 miles 2552.6 km · straight line
1763.8 miles actual route 2838.6 km · driving distance
31h 38min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Philadelphia?

The distance from Boulder to Philadelphia is 1586.1 miles (2552.6 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1763.8 miles, taking about 31h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 38min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 58min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~41h 7min $212–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 529 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM