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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.29 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Trainer
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Philadelphia
17.6 mi
00h 30m
To Kennett Square
17.6 mi
00h 30m

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 Philadelphia and Kennett Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2782 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 21st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    594 ft · 22 sec · Oregon Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 20th Street

    1796 ft · 40 sec · South 20th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Moyamensing Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Moyamensing Avenue

    87 m · 7 sec · West Moyamensing Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Penrose Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Penrose Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Philadelphia International Airport

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1660 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Delaware Expressway

  15. 15

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

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
9.3 mi · 26%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 26%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 21%
Penrose Avenue
2.43 mi · 7%
South 21st Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Philadelphia International Airport
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trainer
00h 30m from Philadelphia
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trainer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trainer.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

24 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

25 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 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
Kennett Square

#2 Kennett Square

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,203
Coordinates39.8467800, -75.7116000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Kennett Square. The current time is 02:15:42.

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.