Columbus, Ohio to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.8 miles 667.5 km · straight line
469.6 miles actual route 755.8 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Philadelphia?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Philadelphia is 414.8 miles (667.5 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.6 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM