Driving from Springfield to Philadelphia
Philadelphia lies 1,602 km (996 mi) east of Springfield, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 1,955 km (1,215 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Springfield | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 170,188 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 65801–65899 | 19019–19255 |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h ahead of Springfield right now, so a 21 h 43 min journey lands 22 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Springfield 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 Springfield?
1,602 km (996 mi) in a straight line, east of Springfield; by road roughly 1,955 km (1,215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Springfield to Philadelphia by car?
About 21 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Springfield 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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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.