> Driving from NYC to Philadelphia: ~2 hours, ~95 miles. Cheesesteaks, history and art just two hours south. Compare car rental deals with free cancellation.

Road trip from NYC

# NYC to Philadelphia

Cheesesteaks, history and art just two hours south.

~2 hours · ~95 miles from New York City

Philadelphia is one of the easiest weekend trips from New York — under 2 hours down the NJ Turnpike and I-95. A rental makes a great day trip or overnight, with the freedom to add the Brandywine Valley or a Jersey stop.

## Trip highlights

- Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Art Museum steps
- Under 2 hours — an easy day trip or overnight
- Combine with the Jersey shore or Brandywine Valley
- Economy or compact is plenty for the short hop

## Driving tips

### A great first road trip

The short, mostly-highway drive makes Philadelphia an ideal low-stress road trip for nervous drivers or a quick getaway.

## NYC to Philadelphia FAQs

### How far is Philadelphia from NYC by car?

About 95 miles and roughly 2 hours via the NJ Turnpike and I-95 — one of the quickest city getaways from New York.

## Renting a car for the trip

Compare deals for your dates in the search below. For longer hauls, consider an [SUV](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/suv) or [full-size car](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/full-size), and if you're flying back rather than returning to the city, check out a [one-way rental](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/one-way-car-rental-from-nyc).

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