How far is Kenhorst, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Kenhorst, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
60.5 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.87 mi
77.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.87 mi
Kilometers
77.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.5 mi
Kilometers
97.36 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Kenhorst
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenhorst
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenhorst
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Kenhorst
30.4 mi
00h 36m
To Philadelphia
30.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenway Terrace

    48 m · 7 sec · Greenway Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Muncy Avenue

    87 m · 13 sec · Muncy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard

    830 ft · 43 sec · Broadway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    91 m · 11 sec · Upland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Holland Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Holland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 176 South: PA Turnpike, Morgantown

    2231 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 45%
I 76 East
18 mi · 30%
Morgantown Expressway
8.59 mi · 14%
Morgantown Road
1.97 mi · 3%
Philadelphia Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
New Holland Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 36m from Kenhorst
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kenhorst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Kenhorst and 30.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kenhorst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pikeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pikeland.

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenhorst and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 47.87 mi (77.04 km).

Kenhorst

#1 Kenhorst

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,798
Coordinates40.3106500, -75.9393800
Altitude106
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: Greenway Terrace (-75.939635, 40.310806)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenhorst and Philadelphia. The current time is 12:25:56.

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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.