How far is Upper Darby, PA from Kennett Square, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.75 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.75 mi
Kilometers
41.44 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Kennett Square
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Chester Heights
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
12.9 mi
00h 23m
To Kennett Square
12.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Upper Darby and Kennett Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Kennett Square.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Media Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 59%
Media Bypass
3.96 mi · 15%
Springfield Road
3.78 mi · 15%
State Road
0.76 mi · 3%
East Baltimore Pike
0.59 mi · 2%
East State Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Pike

Continue on Baltimore Pike

15.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester Heights
00h 23m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby to Kennett Square?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Chester Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Upper Darby and 12.9 miles from Kennett Square.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Mostly Clear near Kennett Square.

Stop Ideas Near Chester Heights

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 Chester Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.2 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 7.7 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 12.7 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 Chester Heights.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.44 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Kennett Square

#2 Kennett Square

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,203
Coordinates39.8467800, -75.7116000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 Upper Darby and Kennett Square. The current time is 03:36:43.

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.