Day trip from Philadelphia to New York City
New York City lies 130 km (81 mi) north-east of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 130 km (81 mi) apart, New York City is a realistic day trip from Philadelphia: about 2 h 7 min each way by road.
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| Philadelphia | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 8.8 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in New York City
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Library Branch Libraries | 17,179,330 | 2017 |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | 8,404,728 | 2020 |
The busiest is New York Public Library Branch Libraries at 17,179,330 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Statue of Liberty.
Where to book tours and tickets in New York City
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Staying in New York City
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Common questions
How far is New York City from Philadelphia?
130 km (81 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to New York City by road?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and New York City?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in New York City?
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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.