Cross-state route · PA → NY
Philadelphia to New York City carpool
Shared rides from Philadelphia, PA to New York City, NY — about 95 miles, 2 hours by road. Seats from $8, booked on the first social carpool app in the USA.
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Why carpool Philadelphia → New York City?
Distance
95 mi
Drive time
~2 hrs
Typical seat price
$8–$14
Philadelphia to New York City is a cross-state corridor on Rodshare. Drivers already making the trip post their empty seats — pick a departure time, check the KYC-verified driver's profile and ratings, and pay $8–$14 for your seat instead of a bus, train or rideshare fare. Live location sharing and a boarding code are included on every ride.
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Philadelphia to New York City carpool — FAQs
How much does a carpool from Philadelphia to New York City cost?
A shared seat from Philadelphia to New York City on Rodshare typically costs $8–$14, depending on the car and how many seats the driver offers. Prices cover a share of gas and tolls for the ~95-mile trip.
How long is the drive from Philadelphia to New York City?
Philadelphia to New York City is about 95 miles by road — roughly 2 hours of driving, depending on traffic and stops.
What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New York City?
Carpooling is usually the cheapest door-to-door option: $8–$14 per seat on Rodshare, compared with driving alone (gas, tolls and parking) or booking a bus, train or Uber for the same ~95-mile trip.
Is a Philadelphia to New York City carpool a good alternative to Greyhound or Amtrak?
Yes. A Rodshare carpool from Philadelphia to New York City offers flexible departure times and pickups agreed with the driver, instead of fixed bus or train schedules and stations.
Can I carpool across state lines from Pennsylvania to New York?
Yes. Philadelphia, PA to New York City, NY is a cross-state route on Rodshare. Cost-sharing carpools across state lines are common on the East Coast.
Is it safe to carpool from Philadelphia to New York City?
Yes. Every Rodshare driver on the Philadelphia–New York City route is KYC-verified with a driver's license and live selfie. Live location is shared during the trip, a boarding code prevents wrong pickups, and two-way ratings keep the community accountable.
How do I book a Philadelphia to New York City carpool?
Open Rodshare, search "Philadelphia to New York City", pick your date, choose a driver and confirm your seat. Booking takes under 5 minutes.
Can I offer a ride from Philadelphia to New York City?
Yes. If you're driving from Philadelphia to New York City, complete driver KYC once, post your trip on Rodshare and share the cost of gas and tolls with riders going the same way.
Ready to share the road from Philadelphia to New York City?
Search this route or post your own seats — both take under a minute.