How far is Philadelphia, PA from Chesterbrook, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chesterbrook, PA is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.19 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.19 mi
Kilometers
37.32 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T15:35
Arrive Chesterbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Conshohocken
PA

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Chesterbrook
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°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 Philadelphia and Chesterbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    913 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester

    1239 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road

    821 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road

    1245 ft · 26 sec · East Swedesford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Valley Forge Road

    824 ft · 27 sec · Valley Forge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chesterbrook Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chesterbrook Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bradford Road

    156 m · 19 sec · Bradford Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paddock Drive

    29 m · 9 sec · Paddock Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Paddock Drive

    40 m · 10 sec · Paddock Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brigade Court

    83 m · 12 sec · Brigade Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brigade Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 71%
US 202 South
2.69 mi · 12%
Chesterbrook Boulevard
1.26 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi · 5%
North 16th Street
0.4 mi · 2%
East Swedesford Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conshohocken
00h 17m from Philadelphia
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Philadelphia and 11.6 miles from Chesterbrook.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conshohocken

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 Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.6 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 9.5 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 9.4 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 9.5 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 Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

8 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

16 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Chesterbrook. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).

Philadelphia

#1 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
Chesterbrook

#2 Chesterbrook

Census designated place

Population4,589
Coordinates40.0756600, -75.4590800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Chesterbrook (-75.45908, 40.07566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 Philadelphia and Chesterbrook. The current time is 15:35:38.

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.