Meads to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.7 miles 672.2 km · straight line
528.7 miles actual route 850.9 km · driving distance
9h 54min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Meads from Philadelphia?

The distance from Meads to Philadelphia is 417.7 miles (672.2 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 528.7 miles, taking about 9h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky 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 Meads 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 Meads to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 54min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 53min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 24min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM