Cleveland, Ohio to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.1 miles 576.3 km · straight line
431.8 miles actual route 694.9 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Philadelphia?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Philadelphia is 358.1 miles (576.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.8 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $52–$151* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM