Day trip from Philadelphia to Hartford
Hartford lies 290 km (180 mi) north-east of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, Hartford is a realistic day trip from Philadelphia: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Philadelphia | Hartford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 121,054 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 06101–06199 |
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Common questions
How far is Hartford from Philadelphia?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Hartford by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Hartford?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.