Distance from Philadelphia to Dayton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Dayton (OH) is 480 miles or 772 kilometers or 417 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Dayton is 542 miles (873 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 62 miles or 101 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Dayton is 480 miles or 772 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Dayton, is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Dayton?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH is 1 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Dayton Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dayton, Ohio is 542 miles or 873 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH is 542 miles or 873 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Dayton, Ohio.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dayton, Ohio is approximately 542 miles (873 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Dayton take?
Philadelphia and Dayton are 10 hours 24 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Philadelphia and Dayton

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Dayton (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Dayton
2025-12-18, 18:50:05 EST2025-12-18, 18:50:05 EST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Dayton Ohio, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 542 mi 873 km 470.67 nmi
Straight line distance 480 mi 772 km 417 nmi
Difference 62 mi 101 km 53 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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Dayton Details

Dayton is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 38.6'' Longitude: W 84° 11' 58.7''
Latitude39.77739
Longitude-84.19963
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Dayton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Dayton, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 38 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 7 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 25 minutes