Driving from Philadelphia to London
London lies 607 km (377 mi) north-west of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 741 km (461 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Philadelphia | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.6 million | 422,324 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What changes when you arrive in London
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Philadelphia to London
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Staying in London
Our booking partner lists 69 places to stay in London. Of the 49 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 2 are five-star. Across 37 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 29,151 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is London from Philadelphia?
607 km (377 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 741 km (461 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to London by car?
About 8 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and London?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in London?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in London?
Our booking partner lists 69 places to stay in London, 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 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.