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Philadelphia

The largest city in Pennsylvania which was founded in 1682 and incorporated in 1701

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How many air miles is it from Dallas Texas to Philadelphia Pennsylvania?

This is an approximate direct (straight line) distance. During actual travel, this distance may change if a different flight route is chosen.

The distance between the two places in miles is: 1305

How long does it take to get from Philly to New York on a train?

Not too long. I have done it many times. On Amtrak trains, the ride is about 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).

Why was Philadelphia named Philadelphia?

Because when it was founded by William Penn he named it Philadelphia which means "City of Brotherly Love" in Greek.

Who is famous from Pennsylvania?

  • Smedley Darlington Butler, Major General, USMC who won the Medal of Honor at Vera Cruz Mexico in 1914, his second in 1915 in Haiti and because of the rules in place at the time (as a Marine Corps Officer he was inelligible to receive the Medal of Honor) he was awarded the Marine Corps Brevet Medal (only twenty were ever issued) which was the highest possible award to a Marine Officer for his service during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Mark that down as three (3) Medals of Honor, for three different engagements. (They called him the fighting Quaker.)
  • James Buchanan the 15th President of the US.

How long is the trip from Philadelphia to NYC?

The distance between Philadelphia and New York City is approximately 80.5 miles, so that means it would take about an hour and 20 minutes to reach New York City driving at an average of just about 60 miles per hour.

How many miles is it from Oahu Hawaii to Hawaii Island?

About 208 miles, or 334 kilometers as the crow flies, meaning a direct and straight path.

What is the shortest route by road from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

  1. Take I-476 (Northeast Ext of Pennsylvania Turnpike) (toll) NORTH to I-81 towards BINGHAMTON and WILKES-BARRE. You want I-81 NORTH towards BINGHAMTON.
  2. Take I-81 NORTH through Pennsylvania to I-90 New York State Thruway (toll) towards ALBANY and BUFFALO at EXIT 25A just north of downtown Syracuse. You want I-90 WEST towards Buffalo.
  3. Take I-90 WEST along the New York State Thruway to Buffalo.

What does the name Philadelphia mean?

It was intended to mean (city of ) "brotherly love" when established in colonial times.

Is there a train from Philadelphia to Princeton?

In a word, no. Ironically, Scranton has not had rail service in about 40 years despite its Electric City and Steamtown railroad history! The New Jersey Transit proposal to restore passenger rail service between Scranton, PA and New York City via the Lackawanna Cut-Off was approved by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) in 2008. If this track is ever restored in the next decade or so, you could go from Philadelphia to Scranton via New Jersey.

How many miles is it from Philadelphia PA to Toronto Canada?

The driving distance between Scranton, PA and Philadelphia, PA is 125 miles. The driving time would be approximately 2 hours if you were to drive non-stop in good conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions such as weather, road work and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)

How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to new york?

being less than 150 miles it would not take long at all. I'm not sure if you are talking about a commercial airliner or not. Most of the time would be spent in the terminal and taxing. Either way I would drive instead it's cheaper and at least as fast.

How much do the tolls cost between DC and Philadelphia?

There is an App called Tolls USA (on iTunes store) that calculates tolls anywhere in the USA between two addresses/points on the map.

How much will it cost you to drive from Philadelphia PA to Orlando FL?

Assuming a full sized Chrysler vehicle several years old, the AAA fuel cost estimate suggest the cost of fuel when driving between Philadelphia and Orlando will be about $164 (50 gallons for 1000 miles) at average prices for mid-December 2011. Your mileage may vary.

See the Related Links for a fuel cost estimatoew provided by AAA

How many hours would it take to get from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

There are 3,898 miles between Pittsburgh and Paris. This is equivalent to 6,273 kilometers or 3,387 nautical miles.

Assuming you are traveling at 500 miles/hour (804 km/hour or 434 knots), you should arrive in Paris, France in 7 hours, 48 minutes.

How many miles is it between Tampa and Philadelphia?

The driving distance is approximately 1,550 road miles - about 25 hours of driving time.

Is there more than one city in the United States by the name of Philadelphia?

{New Jersey and Pennsylvania have cities named Philadelphia.}

Actually there are 10.

1. Pennsylvania

2. New Jersey

3. Illinois

4. Indiana

5. Tennessee

6. Missouri

7. Mississippi

8. Arkansas

9. Alabama

10. New York

What is the driving time between Philadelphia PA and Jacksonville FL?

The driving distance between Jacksonville, FL and Philadelphia, PA is approximately 845 miles. The driving time would be approximately 14 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)

Is Philadelphia a state capitol?

Philadelphia, PA was originally built as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony in 1682, but it hasn't served as such in over 200 years. Harrisburg, PA has been the capital of the state since 1812. There are other cities named Philadelphia in the US, and none of those is a capital city, neither.

How much are tolls between Baltimore MD an Philadelphia PA?

Depends on where you're coming from in Maryland and your destination in Pennsylvania. On I-95, there's a $5 toll going northbound (but not southbound) at the MD-PA line. There are also tolls around Baltimore, and throughout PA.

Is Philadelphia a city in PA?

Yes. Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th largest city in the United States.

How long does it take to drive to Philadelphia PA from Gettysburg PA?

The driving distance from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Washington, District of Columbia is:

85 miles / 137 km

What are Philadelphia's main religions?

The religion that people practice or don't practice in a particular state or place is not important. All religions are in Pennsylvania.