Driving from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia
Philadelphia lies 1,400 km (870 mi) east of Cedar Rapids, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,708 km (1,061 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cedar Rapids | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 52401–52499 | 19019–19255 |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h ahead of Cedar Rapids right now, so a 18 h 59 min journey lands 19 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Cedar Rapids?
1,400 km (870 mi) in a straight line, east of Cedar Rapids; by road roughly 1,708 km (1,061 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia by car?
About 18 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.