Durham, North Carolina to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.8 miles 548.4 km · straight line
394.4 miles actual route 634.8 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Philadelphia?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Philadelphia is 340.8 miles (548.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.4 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM