Distance from Detroit to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 712 kilometers (443 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Detroit and Philadelphia are located in the northeastern United States, with Detroit in Michigan and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, both significant urban centers with rich histories and cultural landmarks. The straight-line distance between them is 712 kilometers, heading east.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Philadelphia is at only 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Philadelphia spans approximately 860 km, primarily via I-80 E and I-76 E, passing through Ohio and Pennsylvania, including cities like Toledo and Pittsburgh, before reaching Philadelphia.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Toledo Museum of Art, Pittsburgh Zoo, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Philadelphia crosses diverse landscapes, from the Great Lakes region to the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming flowers or in fall for colorful foliage and cultural events in Philadelphia.

Climate

Philadelphia experiences milder winters and warmer summers compared to Detroit, with more humid conditions year-round.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Detroit, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

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