Drive time
New York to Philadelphia
Quick answer
The drive from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 1 hr 21 min covering about 81 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
81 mi
Drive time
1 hr 21 min
Midpoint
40.33°, -74.59°
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Midpoint
40.3327°, -74.5856°
New York and Philadelphia are about 81 miles apart — each person drives roughly 41 miles.
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