Driving from Waterloo to Philadelphia
Philadelphia lies 592 km (368 mi) south-east of Waterloo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 722 km (448 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Waterloo | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 104,986 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Philadelphia
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
592 km (368 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Waterloo; by road roughly 722 km (448 mi).
How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Philadelphia by car?
About 8 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waterloo and Philadelphia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Philadelphia?
The Dollar (USD).
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.