NYC to Philadelphia Car Service
NYC to Philadelphia Car Service
Gotham Ride's NYC to Philadelphia car service picks you up at your door in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens or New Jersey and drives you straight to your hotel, office, home or event in Philadelphia. The drive takes about 2 hours. You see your exact price when you book, with tolls and the tip already in it. We drive the other way too, from Philadelphia to NYC.
Quick Answers
Distance: about 97 miles from Midtown Manhattan to Center City · Drive time: about 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr with light traffic, 2 hr 30 min or more at rush hour · Route: the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95 · Both ways: NYC to Philly and Philly to NYC · Price: see your exact price when you book
NYC to Philadelphia Drive Times
Most rides leave Manhattan through the Lincoln Tunnel or the Holland Tunnel, then take the New Jersey Turnpike south and I-95 into Philadelphia. From upper Manhattan, your chauffeur may take the George Washington Bridge instead. These are the drive times with light traffic.
| From | To | Distance | Light traffic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Square | Rittenhouse Square, Center City | 97 miles | 1 hr 53 min |
| Times Square | 30th Street Station, University City | 97 miles | 1 hr 53 min |
| Times Square | Lincoln Financial Field, South Philadelphia | 101 miles | 1 hr 43 min |
| Times Square | Bryn Mawr, Main Line | 106 miles | 1 hr 50 min |
| Times Square | King of Prussia | 109 miles | 1 hr 50 min |
| Downtown Brooklyn | Rittenhouse Square, Center City | 96 miles | 1 hr 58 min |
| Jersey City | Rittenhouse Square, Center City | 91 miles | 1 hr 45 min |
Google Maps, light traffic, checked November 4, 2026. Weekday rush hours and Friday afternoons take longer, so plan on 2 hours 30 minutes or more. See your exact price for your pickup and drop-off.
Car Service vs Amtrak, Bus or Uber From NYC to Philadelphia
There are five common ways to make the trip. Here is how they compare when you have bags and a set time to arrive.
| NYC to Philadelphia | How it works | Changes | Your bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Ride car | Door to door, about 2 hours | None | Your chauffeur loads them |
| Amtrak | Acela takes about 1 hr 15 min from Penn Station to 30th Street Station | A ride to Penn Station, then a ride from 30th Street | You carry them |
| NJ Transit and SEPTA | NJ Transit to Trenton, then a SEPTA train to Philadelphia, about 2 hr 30 min | A train change at Trenton, plus rides at both ends | You carry them |
| Intercity bus | A bus from Midtown to Philadelphia, about 2 hours plus traffic | A ride to the bus, then a ride from the stop | Under the bus |
| Uber or Lyft | Door to door, price changes with demand | None | In the trunk |
The train and the bus cost the least for one person. If you are traveling alone with a small bag and start near Penn Station, Amtrak is a good choice. A car makes more sense when you add bags, kids or a second person, or when your trip starts or ends far from a station. Uber also goes door to door, but its price changes with demand and the tip is extra.
When to Book a Car to Philadelphia
- You have checked bags, a stroller or golf clubs
- Two or more of you are going to the same place
- You need car seats for small kids
- Your trip starts or ends far from Penn Station or 30th Street Station
- You want to work, take calls or sleep on the way
- You are heading to a game, a wedding or a meeting with a set start time
What Your NYC to Philadelphia Price Includes
We don't list one flat fare, because the price depends on your pickup, your drop-off, the date, the time and the car. Enter your trip in the booking form and you see the exact price for each car before you book. Once you book, traffic does not change it, even if the Turnpike backs up. Only extra wait time or added stops can.
- Tolls and the chauffeur's tip
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait time on airport arrivals, 15 minutes on all other pickups
- Free child seats and boosters
- Wi-Fi in every car
- Help with every bag, from your door to your destination
Our car service rates explain how each price is set. Need a few stops, or a car that waits for you in Philadelphia? Ask about our car service by the hour. Going somewhere else? See our city to city rides.
Door-to-Door Car Service From Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and New Jersey
Your chauffeur picks you up at your apartment, hotel or office anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens, or in Jersey City, Hoboken and the rest of northern New Jersey. Your bags go in the trunk and you sit back for the ride.
Starting in Brooklyn? See our Brooklyn car service. Starting in New Jersey? See our New Jersey car service.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark to Philadelphia Car Service
Landing at JFK, LaGuardia or Newark and going on to Philadelphia? Your chauffeur meets you and drives you straight there. Airport arrivals include 60 minutes of complimentary wait time and real-time flight tracking, on domestic and international flights alike.
Meet and greet is complimentary on most vehicles. The Business Class Sedan and Comfort Van carry a flat $39. We quote meet and greet for the Business Sprinter Van by airport pickup terminal. At JFK Terminals 5 and 7, your chauffeur will reach out to you when you land and go over the pickup options.
For each terminal, see our JFK car service, LaGuardia car service and Newark Airport car service.
Where We Drop Off in Philadelphia
We drive to every part of Philly and to the suburbs around it. Here is what to know about each area.
Center City and Rittenhouse Square
The hotels, offices and shops around Rittenhouse Square, Broad Street and Market Street. Your chauffeur drops you at the door of your hotel, office or home.
Old City and the Convention Center
The streets near Independence Hall, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Arch Street. During a big convention, tell us which entrance you want.
University City
The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and the big hospitals west of the Schuylkill River, right next to 30th Street Station.
South Philadelphia Stadiums
Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and Xfinity Mobile Arena. On game days, tell us your gate and we drop you as close to it as the streets allow.
The Main Line
Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Villanova and Wayne, the towns west of the city along Lancaster Avenue. We drive right up to the house.
King of Prussia
The King of Prussia mall and the office parks around it, about 20 miles northwest of Center City.
Philadelphia Airport
Flying out of PHL? Our Philadelphia Airport car service covers every terminal, from A to F.
Philadelphia to NYC Car Service
Heading back to New York? We pick you up at your home, hotel or office in Philadelphia or on the Main Line, or at 30th Street Station, and drive you to your door in the city. Book the ride home when you book the ride down.
The drive north takes about as long as the drive south, about 2 hours with light traffic. Tell us when you need to arrive and we will suggest a pickup time.
Leaving Philadelphia for a Flight in New York
We also drive from Philadelphia to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Newark is the closest, about 1 hour 45 minutes with light traffic. For JFK or LaGuardia, plan on 2 hours 30 minutes or more. Then add 2 hours for a domestic flight or 3 hours for an international one. Give us your flight time when you book.
Why Clients Book a Private Car to Philadelphia
Work or Rest the Whole Way
Every car has Wi-Fi. Take calls, finish your work or sleep for the two hours.
Free Car Seats for Your Kids
Child seats and boosters are complimentary. Give us each child's age and weight at booking and the seat is installed before the car reaches you. A sedan fits one seat. The SUVs and vans fit two. See how our car service with car seats works.
Choose Your Car for the Drive to Philadelphia
This is a 2-hour ride, so count bags as well as people. A sedan takes three passengers with two suitcases. A family or a few colleagues with luggage will want an SUV or a van.
Business Class Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or similar
First Class Sedan
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
Business SUV
Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon or similar
Cadillac Escalade Premium
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Comfort Van
Toyota Sienna, Mercedes Metris or similar
Business Sprinter Van
Mercedes Sprinter
We also have the BMW X7, a luxury SUV for 5 passengers and 5 bags. See our full fleet.
Group Car Service From NYC to Philadelphia
Wedding guests, a team on its way to a meeting or a family going to a game? One van is easier than three cars. Our Sprinter van service carries up to 14 passengers and 15 bags to the same address.
Weekend dates fill first, so book early.
How to Book Your Ride to Philadelphia
Book your NYC to Philadelphia car service in three steps, on our site or in the app.
1. Enter Your Trip
Add your pickup address in New York, your Philadelphia address, the date and the time
2. Choose a Car
Each car shows its full price. Add any child seats and notes for your chauffeur
3. Meet Your Chauffeur
You get a confirmation right away and your chauffeur's name and phone number before the ride
Questions before you book? Call our office at (212) 763-7722.
What Our Clients Say
NYC to Philadelphia Car Service FAQ
How much is a car service from NYC to Philadelphia?
Enter your pickup, your Philadelphia address and the date in the booking form to see your exact price for each car. The price depends on where you start and end, the time and the car you pick. Tolls and the tip are already included. After you book, only extra wait time or added stops change your price. Traffic does not.
How long is the drive from NYC to Philadelphia?
Midtown Manhattan to Center City Philadelphia is about 97 miles. With light traffic, the drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. At rush hour and on Friday afternoons, plan on 2 hours 30 minutes or more.
What is the best way to get from NYC to Philadelphia?
With bags, kids or a group, a private car is the easiest, because it goes door to door with no changes. If you are alone with a small bag and close to Penn Station, Amtrak's Acela takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 30th Street Station, but you still need a ride at each end.
What is the cheapest way to get from NYC to Philadelphia?
For one person, the bus, or NJ Transit to Trenton with a SEPTA train to Philadelphia, costs the least. A private car costs more, but one price covers everyone in the car, so it can make sense for a family or a group.
How much is an Uber from NYC to Philadelphia compared to a car service?
Uber's price changes with demand, so the same trip can cost more at busy times. For one person, Uber can cost less, but the tip is extra. Our price includes tolls and the tip and is locked when you book. You also choose the type of car, and child seats are free.
Do you also drive from Philadelphia to NYC?
Yes. We pick you up at your home, hotel or office in Philadelphia, on the Main Line or at 30th Street Station and drive you to your door in New York. The drive north takes about as long as the drive south.
Can I take an Uber from Philly to NYC?
Yes, but the price goes up at busy times and the tip is extra. With us, you book ahead, choose your car and lock in one price.
Can you pick me up at JFK, LaGuardia or Newark and drive me to Philadelphia?
Yes. We track your flight and change the pickup time if it lands early or late. Airport arrivals include 60 minutes of complimentary wait time, on domestic and international flights alike. Newark is the closest of the three to Philadelphia.
How long will my chauffeur wait at my pickup?
Point to point and hourly bookings include 15 minutes of complimentary wait time. Airport arrivals include 60 minutes. After that, wait time is billed in 15-minute increments at the published hourly rate.
Do you have car seats for kids?
Yes, and they are free. Tell us each child's age and weight when you book and the seat is installed before the car reaches you. For a third seat, call our office.
Can a group ride together from NYC to Philadelphia?
Yes. Our Business Sprinter Van carries up to 14 passengers and 15 bags. Book as early as you can for weekends.
Can I make stops on the way to Philadelphia?
Tell us about any stops when you book. For stops along the way or a car that waits for you in Philadelphia, ask about booking by the hour.
How far ahead should I book?
Book a day ahead when you can. Same-day rides are often possible. For a ride today, call our office at (212) 763-7722.
How do I pay for my ride?
You add a credit card at the last step of your booking to confirm it, and our office charges the card after the trip. You never pay the chauffeur directly.
Book Your Ride From NYC to Philadelphia
Door to door in about 2 hours, with tolls and the tip in one price