Parkersburg to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.7 miles 553.1 km · straight line
416 miles actual route 669.5 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Philadelphia?

The distance from Parkersburg to Philadelphia is 343.7 miles (553.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM