Greensboro to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.7 miles 591.8 km · straight line
446 miles actual route 717.7 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Philadelphia?

The distance from Greensboro to Philadelphia is 367.7 miles (591.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM