Columbus, Georgia to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.6 miles 1211.2 km · straight line
882.8 miles actual route 1420.7 km · driving distance
17h 8min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Philadelphia?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Philadelphia is 752.6 miles (1211.2 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.8 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 8min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 34min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 16min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM