Distance from Philadelphia to Houston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Houston (TX) is 1340 miles or 2157 kilometers or 1164 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Houston is 1548 miles (2492 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 208 miles or 335 km.

Philadelphia to Houston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Philadelphia, PA and Houston, TX
This map shows the distance from Philadelphia, PA, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Houston, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Houston, Texas is 1548 miles or 2492 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX is 1548 miles or 2492 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Houston, Texas is approximately 1548 miles (2492 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 28 to 29 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 28 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Houston take?
Philadelphia and Houston are 28 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Philadelphia and Houston

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Houston (TX) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Houston
2025-12-21, 23:34:12 EST	2025-12-21, 22:34:12 CST

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Philadelphia, PA and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1548 mi	2492 km	1344.28 nmi
Straight line distance	1340 mi	2157 km	1164 nmi
Difference	208 mi	335 km	180 nmi

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