Montgomery, Alabama to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

811.3 miles 1305.7 km · straight line
964.3 miles actual route 1551.9 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Philadelphia?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Philadelphia is 811.3 miles (1305.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 964.3 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, Alabama to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM