Swarthmore: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Swarthmore in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania? The nearest airport is PHL (Philadelphia Intl, 22 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
PHL
Philadelphia Intl
Drive to campus
22 min
without traffic
Backup airport
ILG
Wilmington
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 106 mi | 2 h 10 m | Drive |
| Chicago, IL | 773 mi | 15 h 47 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 774 mi | 15 h 48 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1519 mi | 30 h 60 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2807 mi | 57 h 17 m | Fly |
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