Distance from Raleigh to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 556 kilometers (345 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Raleigh is located in the southeastern United States, while Philadelphia is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers with diverse cultural and historical backgrounds. The straight-line distance between them is 556 kilometers, heading northeast.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while Philadelphia is at only 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to Philadelphia covers approximately 725 kilometers, primarily via I-95 N, passing through Richmond, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, offering a scenic drive through the Mid-Atlantic region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Washington D.C., Baltimore.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and historical sites like Washington D.C.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, offering pleasant conditions and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak rates.

Climate

Philadelphia generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Raleigh, with more snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Raleigh's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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

Cities within similar distances

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