Driving from Philadelphia to Sydney
Sydney lies 1,395 km (867 mi) north-east of Philadelphia, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Philadelphia | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.6 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Philadelphia right now, so a 18 h 54 min journey lands 19 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sydney
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 Sydney
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Staying in Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Philadelphia?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia; by road roughly 1,702 km (1,057 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Sydney by car?
About 18 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/New_York).
What currency do I need in Sydney?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.