Detroit to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Philadelphia?
The distance from Detroit to Philadelphia is 441.5 miles (710.6 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.8 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator