Distance from Philadelphia to Brooklyn (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, New York is 129 kilometers (80 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Philadelphia is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, while Brooklyn is a borough of New York City situated on the western end of Long Island. The straight-line distance between them is 129 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Brooklyn at 18 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Brooklyn involves taking I-95 N through New Jersey, passing through cities like Trenton and Newark, and crossing into New York via the George Washington Bridge.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Liberty Bell, Princeton University, Statue of Liberty.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Philadelphia to Brooklyn crosses urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty along the way.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding summer crowds in New York.

Climate

Brooklyn experiences similar climate to Philadelphia, with cold winters and hot summers, but slightly milder due to coastal influence.

Accessibility

Brooklyn offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, making it convenient for visitors.

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
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)
Brooklyn, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6501° N 73.9496° W

Elevation: 18 m (59 ft)


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

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance 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

Other distances from Brooklyn

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Brooklyn to New York City 9 km
From Brooklyn to Los Angeles 3,950 km
From Brooklyn to Chicago 1,155 km
From Brooklyn to Houston 2,284 km
From Brooklyn to Phoenix 3,456 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Philadelphia and Brooklyn.

From To Distance (kilometers)
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Málaga, Spain Córdoba, Spain 134 km
Chicago, United States Milwaukee, United States 134 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 134 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Bristol, United Kingdom 124 km
San Francisco, United States Sacramento, United States 121 km

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