Baltimore to Philadelphia: Exactly 144 km (90 mi)

Baltimore, United States → Philadelphia, United States

144
Kilometers
90
Miles
~41 min
Flight time (est.)
~187 km
Rough road-length estimate

78 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Baltimore to Philadelphia is 144 km (90 miles). Philadelphia lies roughly east-northeast of Baltimore; the initial great-circle bearing is 59° (ENE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Baltimore (Northeast, United States) sits at 39.2904°N, 76.6122°W; Philadelphia (Northeast, United States) is at 39.9526°N, 75.1652°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 59° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Baltimore to Philadelphia

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~41 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~187 km · ~2h 20min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Baltimore to Philadelphia: about 187 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Baltimore and Philadelphia lies at approximately 39.6237°N, 75.8922°W — the position that is an equal 72 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Baltimore and Philadelphia both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Baltimore from Philadelphia?

The straight-line distance from Baltimore to Philadelphia is approximately 144 km (90 miles, 78 nautical miles).

What direction is Philadelphia from Baltimore?

Philadelphia lies roughly east-northeast of Baltimore; the initial great-circle bearing is 59° (ENE).

How long does it take to fly from Baltimore to Philadelphia?

Estimated flight time is about 41 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Baltimore to Philadelphia?

Rough road-length estimate for Baltimore to Philadelphia: about 187 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Baltimore and Philadelphia?

Baltimore and Philadelphia both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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