Memphis to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

878.9 miles 1414.4 km · straight line
1012.5 miles actual route 1629.5 km · driving distance
18h 55min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Philadelphia?

The distance from Memphis to Philadelphia is 878.9 miles (1414.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1012.5 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 55min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 42min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~24h 36min $122–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM