Driving from Philadelphia to Independence
Independence lies 1,651 km (1,026 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 2,014 km (1,251 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Philadelphia | Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 117,255 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 64050–64058 |
Clocks in Independence are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 22 h 23 min journey lands only 21 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Independence from Philadelphia?
1,651 km (1,026 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 2,014 km (1,251 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Independence by car?
About 22 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Independence?
Independence is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
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.