Driving from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 1,336 km (830 mi) south-west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 1,629 km (1,012 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Philadelphia | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 35401–35487 |
Clocks in Tuscaloosa are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 18 h 6 min journey lands only 17 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Philadelphia?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 1,629 km (1,012 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa by car?
About 18 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.