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