Cities Near Philadelphia
Cities near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Camden, Trenton, Allentown. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is Camden, about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 10 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CamdenWaterfront and aquarium | 3 mi / 5 km | 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TrentonNew Jersey's capital | 29 mi / 46 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AllentownMuseums and parks | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Atlantic CityBoardwalk and casinos | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jackson | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Wilmington | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vineland | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reading | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| New Brunswick | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Philadelphia
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Camden, Trenton, Allentown, Atlantic City, Jackson. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Philadelphia include Camden, Trenton, Allentown, Atlantic City, Jackson. The closest is Camden, about 3 miles (5 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.