Distance from Manhattan to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 137 kilometers (85 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Manhattan is located in New York, while Philadelphia is situated in Pennsylvania, both in the northeastern United States, connected by various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 137 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Manhattan at 38 meters above sea level and Philadelphia at 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to Philadelphia follows the I-95 S highway, passing through Newark and Trenton, offering a direct path through urban and suburban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Princeton University.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Philadelphia crosses urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Philadelphia has a slightly warmer climate than Manhattan, with hot summers and mild winters, similar to New York.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Manhattan, enhancing visitor convenience.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 6-8 hours
Motorcycle 2-3 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Birmingham, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom 142 km
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London, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom 143 km
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Morelia, Mexico 129 km

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