New Orleans to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1088.3 miles 1751.4 km · straight line
1220.6 miles actual route 1964.4 km · driving distance
22h 46min estimated drive time
$117 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Philadelphia?

The distance from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1088.3 miles (1751.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.6 miles, taking about 22h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 46min $117 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 19min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~29h 36min $146–$427* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM