Distance from Washington to Philadelphia by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Philadelphia (PA) is 123 miles or 198 kilometers or 107 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Philadelphia is 134 miles (217 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 11 miles or 19 km.

Washington to Philadelphia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Philadelphia, PA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 134 miles or 217 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is 134 miles or 217 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is approximately 134 miles (217 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Philadelphia take?
Washington and Philadelphia are 2 hours 57 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 Washington and Philadelphia

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Philadelphia (PA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Philadelphia
2025-12-19, 20:42:18 EST	2025-12-19, 20:42:18 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	134 mi	217 km	116.37 nmi
Straight line distance	123 mi	198 km	107 nmi
Difference	11 mi	19 km	9 nmi

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