Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from Philadelphia?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia is 869.8 miles (1399.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 995.4 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator