How far is Bensalem, PA from Kennett Square, PA?

The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.42 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.02 mi
70.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.02 mi
Kilometers
70.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bensalem
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensalem
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Kennett Square
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensalem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bensalem
29.2 mi
00h 40m
To Kennett Square
29.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and Kennett Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and Kennett Square.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Knights Road

    80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Street Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton

    921 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP

    3193 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    31.2 mi · 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  21. 21

    Continue on East State Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and Kennett Square.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
31.2 mi · 53%
US 202 South
11.9 mi · 20%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 9%
East Baltimore Pike
2.17 mi · 4%
Street Road
1.9 mi · 3%
North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

31.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 40m from Bensalem
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Kennett Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to Kennett Square?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Bensalem and 29.3 miles from Kennett Square.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensalem and Mostly Sunny near Kennett Square.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.84 km).

Bensalem

#1 Bensalem

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population60,491
Coordinates40.1045500, -74.9512800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Kennett Square

#2 Kennett Square

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,203
Coordinates39.8467800, -75.7116000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensalem and Kennett Square. The current time is 03:03:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.