Petrified Forest to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1918.9 miles 3088.1 km · straight line
2150.3 miles actual route 3460.5 km · driving distance
38h 54min estimated drive time
$207 - $255 estimated fuel cost
~4h 22min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Philadelphia?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Philadelphia is 1918.9 miles (3088.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2150.3 miles, taking about 38h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 22min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona 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 Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 54min $207 - $255 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 41min $172–$323* Budget
Train ~50h 34min $258–$753* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m 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 640 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 160 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM