Delaware to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.1 miles 672.8 km · straight line
482.7 miles actual route 776.8 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Philadelphia?

The distance from Delaware to Philadelphia is 418.1 miles (672.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.7 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM