Flint to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.8 miles 786.7 km · straight line
636.6 miles actual route 1024.5 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Flint from Philadelphia?

The distance from Flint to Philadelphia is 488.8 miles (786.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 636.6 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Flint in Michigan and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Flint 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 Flint to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~11h 6min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM