Cincinnati to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.3 miles 806.8 km · straight line
575.3 miles actual route 925.8 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Philadelphia?

The distance from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is 501.3 miles (806.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.3 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~14h 25min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM