How far is Philadelphia, PA from Chester, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chester, PA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Chester.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2782 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 21st Street
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Turn left onto Oregon Avenue
594 ft · 22 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South 20th Street
1796 ft · 40 sec · South 20th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Moyamensing Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Moyamensing Avenue
87 m · 7 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Penrose Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Philadelphia International Airport
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1660 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
1232 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1205 ft · 37 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
1775 ft · 48 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 5th Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Chester.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
6.25 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Chester?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Philadelphia and 7.6 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
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 Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Chester. Straight-line distance: 12.46 mi (20.05 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,072 |
| Coordinates | 39.8496700, -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-75.35707, 39.84967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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