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

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
53.66 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.91 mi
73.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.66 mi
Kilometers
86.36 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Folcroft
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
26.8 mi
00h 41m
To Kennett Square
26.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1 km · 1 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 62%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 17%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 14%
State Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 1%
East Baltimore Pike
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

33.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folcroft
00h 41m from Croydon
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Croydon and Mostly Clear near Kennett Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Croydon and 26.8 miles from Kennett Square.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Folcroft

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 Folcroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6.9 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 6.9 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 7 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 6.9 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 Folcroft.

RAIL

30th Street Station

11 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 45.91 mi (73.88 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
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: Croydon (-74.9035, 40.08733)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Kennett Square. The current time is 03:59:47.

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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.