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 you reach Longwood's entrance ramp.

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.

Curtis on Tour: Samuel Barber

Saturday, March 13; 8:00 pm

Celebrate Samuel Barber's 100th birthday with Barber's String Quartet Op.11, a well-crafted three-movement work performed by the talented musicians of the Curtis Institute of Music.


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Orchid Extravaganza

Now through March 31

The divas of the plant world put on an unforgettable show throughout the Conservatory. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain and orchid topiaries, among many other innovative displays.


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Blue Poppies

In Bloom Now!

Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.

International Orchid Show & Sale

March 26, 27 & 28

Enter a world of dazzling orchids showcased by the best collectors and growers from Hawaii to South America. Stunning exhibits fill the Conservatory and a wide array of orchids—both rare and well known—are offered for sale.


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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

on view April 10–November 21, 2010

Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.


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Garden Passes

Become a Member Today!

Members enjoy unparalleled access to Longwood Gardens, including members-only special events, discounts in our shop and restaurant and free offerings throughout the Gardens. 


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