Origin
Kennett Square, PA
Morning in Kennett Square on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennett Square, PA to Whitman, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennett Square, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
Kennett Square, PA to Whitman, PA is 34.3 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Delaware Expressway, East Baltimore Pike, and Conchester Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving between the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it’s a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transition between locations. Consider this an easy hop, ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Conchester Highway | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| East Cypress Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennett Square, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on East State Street
31 ft
·
9 sec
·
East State Street
2
Turn left onto PA 82
369 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Union Street
3
Turn left onto East Cypress Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 322
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
9
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
13
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
17
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Kennett Square, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cypress Street
Turn left onto East Cypress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Ave...
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitman, PA
Morning in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 38% of this 34.3-mile route is on highways. You'll experience a 12.9-mile stretch on the Delaware Expressway before transitioning. Expect a mixed driving experience, moving from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Cypress Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Kennett Square, PA
Full guide →Founded 1682
Kennett Square is a small, suburban town in Chester County, Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles west of Philadelphia. It is home to about 6,200 people (2019) and is known for its mushroom production.
Top landmarks
- • Longwood Gardens — botanical garden in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whitman, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitman, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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