Lincoln, Nebraska to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.2 miles 1822.1 km · straight line
1267.9 miles actual route 2040.5 km · driving distance
23h 14min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Philadelphia?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Philadelphia is 1132.2 miles (1822.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1267.9 miles, taking about 23h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 14min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 53min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~30h 12min $152–$444* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM