Halfway between Philadelphia and Washington
The fairest meeting point, by actual drive time — not a straight line on a map.
Only 1 min difference between the two drives.
Plan your exact meetup on CenterOf →Places to meet near Perryman, MD
Dock of Swim for the Special Education
park
5.01 hour 34 mins / 1 hour 28 minsPerryman docks
park
5.01 hour 29 mins / 1 hour 30 minsBATA BREWS
cafe
5.01 hour 23 mins / 1 hour 24 minsFriendship Park (Friendship Wine & Liquor Park)
park
5.01 hour 22 mins / 1 hour 20 minsOtter Point Creek Natural Area
park
4.91 hour 25 mins / 1 hour 22 minsManny's Maryland Pit Beef
restaurant
4.81 hour 23 mins / 1 hour 24 minsFlying Point Park
park
4.61 hour 34 mins / 1 hour 28 minsOtter Point Yacht Club
bar
4.61 hour 25 mins / 1 hour 23 mins
Frequently asked questions
How is the halfway point between Philadelphia and Washington calculated?
We don't just average the two cities' coordinates on a map. We find the point along the real driving route where both of you have spent the same amount of time behind the wheel, then look for a real town there — so the split stays fair even when one direction has more highway than the other.
What's a good place to meet between Philadelphia and Washington?
Perryman, MD sits close to the fair midpoint by drive time, with real restaurants, cafes, bars, and parks nearby — see the list below.
How long is the drive from Philadelphia and from Washington?
From Philadelphia, PA, it's about 1 hr 30 min. From Washington, DC, it's about 1 hr 31 min — a difference of 1 min.
Is Perryman, MD the only option?
No — the list below has 8 nearby spots. Head to CenterOf to fine-tune the search for your exact addresses and travel mode.