Huntsville, Alabama to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

722.8 miles 1163.3 km · straight line
834.1 miles actual route 1342.3 km · driving distance
15h 48min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Philadelphia?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Philadelphia is 722.8 miles (1163.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.1 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 48min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 58min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~20h 32min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM