Philadelphia to Baltimore: Exactly 144 km (90 mi)

Philadelphia, United States → Baltimore, 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 Philadelphia to Baltimore is 144 km (90 miles). Baltimore lies roughly west-southwest of Philadelphia; the initial great-circle bearing is 240° (WSW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Philadelphia (Northeast, United States) sits at 39.9526°N, 75.1652°W; Baltimore (Northeast, United States) is at 39.2904°N, 76.6122°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 240° (WSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Philadelphia to Baltimore

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 Philadelphia to Baltimore: 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 Philadelphia and Baltimore 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

Philadelphia and Baltimore 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 Philadelphia from Baltimore?

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

What direction is Baltimore from Philadelphia?

Baltimore lies roughly west-southwest of Philadelphia; the initial great-circle bearing is 240° (WSW).

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

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 Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Rough road-length estimate for Philadelphia to Baltimore: 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 Philadelphia and Baltimore?

Philadelphia and Baltimore 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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