How far is Benton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Benton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.18 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.93 mi
94.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.93 mi
Kilometers
94.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Philadelphia
Tue, Apr 14, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
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
Kennett Square
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Benton
34.3 mi
00h 47m
To Philadelphia
34.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Philadelphia.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Furniss Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 26th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street

    911 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 29%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 13%
Delaware Expressway
8.55 mi · 12%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 12%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 10%
West Christine Road
2.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

20.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennett Square
00h 47m from Benton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Kennett Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Benton and 34.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Kennett Square

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 Kennett Square and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennett Square.

RAIL

Downingtown

17 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Newark

20 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 58.93 mi (94.84 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton Hollow Road (-76.251263, 39.77642)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.94
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.97 $19.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $4.95 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.98 $14.59 $29.18

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Philadelphia. The current time is 17:44:28.

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.