Philadelphia to Piscataway: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.3 miles 89 km · straight line
64.9 miles actual route 104.4 km · driving distance
1h 24min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Piscataway?

The distance from Philadelphia to Piscataway is 55.3 miles (89 km) as the crow flies. Piscataway is located NE of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.9 miles, taking about 1h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Piscataway in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia and Piscataway. 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 Philadelphia to Piscataway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 24min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 41min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Piscataway

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Piscataway
40.50°N, 74.40°W
America/New_York
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 450.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM