How far is Chester Springs, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Chester Springs, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester Springs and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester Springs and Philadelphia.
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Start on Yellow Springs Road
79 m · 16 sec · Yellow Springs Road
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Turn sharp right onto Kimberton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Kimberton Road
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Turn right onto Clover Mill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Clover Mill Road
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Continue on Pikeland Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Pikeland Road
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Turn right onto Charlestown Road
2616 ft · 1 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on North Morehall Road
3265 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road
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Take the ramp left toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester Springs and Philadelphia.
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.
I 76 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chester Springs 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 Chester Springs to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Chester Springs and 16.2 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester Springs and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Radnor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester Springs and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.72 km).
#1 Chester Springs
Situated within the rolling hills of Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 256 feet above sea level within the Piedmont upland region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0951000, -75.6168700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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