Charleston, West Virginia to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.7 miles 585.3 km · straight line
460.6 miles actual route 741.2 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Philadelphia?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Philadelphia is 363.7 miles (585.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.6 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM