Philadelphia to Sidney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475.3 miles 765 km · straight line
552.6 miles actual route 889.3 km · driving distance
10h 40min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Sidney?

The distance from Philadelphia to Sidney is 475.3 miles (765 km) as the crow flies. Sidney is located W of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.6 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Sidney in Ohio.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia and Sidney. 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 Sidney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 40min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 48min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 8min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Sidney

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Sidney
40.28°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
290m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM