Philadelphia to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2373.2 miles 3819.3 km · straight line
2807.5 miles actual route 4518.2 km · driving distance
49h 50min estimated drive time
$270 - $333 estimated fuel cost
~5h 16min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Seattle?

The distance from Philadelphia to Seattle is 2373.2 miles (3819.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2807.5 miles, taking about 49h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 16min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Seattle in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Philadelphia and Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 49h 50min $270 - $333 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~59h 48min $225–$421* Budget
Train ~64h 47min $337–$983* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Seattle

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 791 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 198 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM