Chattanooga to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.6 miles 1047.1 km · straight line
734.2 miles actual route 1181.6 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Philadelphia?

The distance from Chattanooga to Philadelphia is 650.6 miles (1047.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.2 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM