Charlotte to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.6 miles 725.2 km · straight line
532.8 miles actual route 857.4 km · driving distance
10h 34min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia?

The distance from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 450.6 miles (725.2 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.8 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 34min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 41min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 2min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM