College Station to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1351.7 miles 2175.3 km · straight line
1566 miles actual route 2520.2 km · driving distance
29h 2min estimated drive time
$151 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Philadelphia?

The distance from College Station to Philadelphia is 1351.7 miles (2175.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1566 miles, taking about 29h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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 College Station to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 2min $151 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 50min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~37h 45min $188–$548* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 451 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM