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How to get from Philadelphia to New York City
2 ways, 130 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 34m | $12–17 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 34m | $240–330 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to New York City?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 34m door to door. The straight-line distance is 130 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to New York City?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is New York City from Philadelphia by road?
- About 151 km, roughly 2h 34m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–17; tolls and parking are extra.