Philadelphia to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.3 miles 137.2 km · straight line
122 miles actual route 196.3 km · driving distance
2h 42min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
177° S bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Philadelphia to Rehoboth Beach is 85.3 miles (137.2 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located S of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 122 miles, taking about 2h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 42min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 14min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 34min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM