Directions

Longwood Gardens is located on US Route 1, about 3 miles northeast of Kennett Square, PA. Longwood is an easy drive and offers free parking!

Miles to Longwood:

Philadelphia, PA - 30
Wilmington, DE - 12
Valley Forge, PA - 28
Lancaster, PA - 43
Baltimore, MD - 72*
Washington, DC - 110*
New York, NY - 130

To find directions using an internet directions website, please use the following address for Longwood Gardens:

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348

To find driving directions via Google Maps, please click on map below:


View a map of the area - (provided by Google Maps 

*To save on time and tolls when driving in from Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC and other areas south, take I-95 North, cross the Susquehanna River, go through one toll ($5 northbound only), and immediately take Exit 93 for Route 222 (in Maryland). After exiting, turn right onto Route 222 (Jacob Tome Rd.). Almost immediately the road becomes Route 275 (Don't continue on Route 222, which turns to the left). A few miles later when Route 275 ends at a "T" intersection, make a right turn onto Route 276. Take Route 276 to Route 1 North, which in approximately 4 miles crosses into Pennsylvania. Stay on Route 1 beyond Kennett Square until Longwood's entrance ramp is reached.

By Train

AMTRAK trains stop at the Wilmington, DE, Station where you can conveniently connect to Longwood by a reserved 24-hour advance shuttle service, for a fee. For shuttle providers and train information, please click here.

Chrysanthemum Festival

through November 22

Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.


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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now

Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.


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1906 Sunday Brunch

Sundays through November 22

The Terrace Restaurant's Fine Dining Room, 1906, will offer a new brunch menu from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm every Sunday this fall. Enjoy this four-course, prixe fixe menu for $24 per person.


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The Gardens Shop

Online or in the Visitor Center

Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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