Day trip from Newark to Philadelphia
Philadelphia lies 121 km (75 mi) south-west of Newark, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 121 km (75 mi) apart, Philadelphia is a realistic day trip from Newark: about 1 h 58 min each way by road.
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| Newark | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 281,944 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 07101–07199 | 19019–19255 |
What to see in Philadelphia
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Hall | 3,042,598 | 2023 |
| Independence National Historical Park | 907,090 | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | 437,348 | 2021 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | 84,000 | — |
| Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial | 2,888 | 2010 |
| Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site | 2,418 | 2020 |
The busiest is Independence Hall at 3,042,598 visitors in 2023. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Independence Hall.
Where to book tours and tickets in Philadelphia
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Newark?
121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Newark; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newark to Philadelphia by road?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newark and Philadelphia?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.