Distance from Philadelphia to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Detroit (MI) is 442 miles or 711 kilometers or 384 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Detroit is 584 miles (940 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 142 miles or 229 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Detroit is 442 miles or 711 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Detroit?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI is 1 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Detroit, Michigan is 584 miles or 940 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI is 584 miles or 940 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 584 miles (940 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 Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Detroit take?
Philadelphia and Detroit are 10 hours 48 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 Detroit

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-15, 20:59:56 EST2025-12-15, 20:59:56 EST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 584 mi 940 km 507.15 nmi
Straight line distance 442 mi 711 km 384 nmi
Difference 142 mi 229 km 123 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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Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 19 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 41 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 3 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 47 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 54 minutes