Distance from Boston to Philadelphia by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Philadelphia (PA) is 271 miles or 436 kilometers or 235 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Philadelphia is 306 miles (493 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 35 miles or 57 km.

Boston to Philadelphia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA
This map shows the distance from Boston, MA, Usa to Philadelphia, PA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Boston, Massachusetts to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is displayed below.

Driving distance from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 306 miles or 493 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA is 306 miles or 493 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is approximately 306 miles (493 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Philadelphia take?
Boston and Philadelphia are 6 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Boston and Philadelphia

Time difference between Boston (MA) and Philadelphia (PA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Boston	Current local time in Philadelphia
2025-12-19, 22:16:00 EST	2025-12-19, 22:16:00 EST

How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	306 mi	493 km	265.73 nmi
Straight line distance	271 mi	436 km	235 nmi
Difference	35 mi	57 km	30 nmi

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