Lima, Ohio to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.7 miles 762.4 km · straight line
563.6 miles actual route 907.1 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Philadelphia?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Philadelphia is 473.7 miles (762.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.6 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lima, Ohio 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 Lima, Ohio to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM