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

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
64.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
48.78 mi
78.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.78 mi
Kilometers
78.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.46 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Sat, Apr 11, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 11, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Kennett Square
Sat, Apr 11, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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 Bristol
32.1 mi
00h 45m
To Kennett Square
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    36.3 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.1 mi · 59%
US 202 South
11.9 mi · 19%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 9%
East Baltimore Pike
2.17 mi · 3%
North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2%
PA 29
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

36.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 45m from Bristol
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Kennett Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 32.1 miles from Bristol and 32.2 miles from Kennett Square.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and 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.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

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 Bristol and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 48.78 mi (78.51 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Kennett Square

#2 Kennett Square

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,203
Coordinates39.8467800, -75.7116000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.44 $20.88
Premium $4.95 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $5.98 $13.57 $27.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Kennett Square. The current time is 02:54:48.

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.