How far is Philadelphia, PA from Kennett Square, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
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.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Kennett Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Kennett Square.
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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
9.3 mi · 13 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square
3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike
114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Miller's Hill
1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill
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Continue on East State Street
2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Kennett Square.
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
9.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kennett Square?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Trainer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Philadelphia and 17.6 miles from Kennett Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Clear near Kennett Square.
Stop Ideas Near Trainer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trainer.
Wilmington station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 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 Kennett Square
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,203 |
| Coordinates | 39.8467800, -75.7116000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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