How far is Caln, PA from Chatham, PA?
The driving distance from Caln, PA to Chatham, PA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caln and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caln and Chatham.
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Start on Seltzer Avenue
69 m · 12 sec · Seltzer Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto South 8th Avenue
1558 ft · 45 sec · South 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Avenue
1873 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Youngsburg Road
2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buck Run Road
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Turn left onto Doe Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Doe Run Road
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Turn right onto North Chatham Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Chatham Road
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Continue on Coatesville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coatesville Road
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Turn right onto London Grove Road
64 m · 12 sec · London Grove Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
54 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caln and Chatham.
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.
North Chatham Road
Turn right onto North Chatham Road
4.22 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caln and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caln to Chatham?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Modena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Caln and 6.7 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caln and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Modena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Modena.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caln and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).
#1 Caln
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.9909400, -75.7802200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 578 |
| Coordinates | 39.8534400, -75.8216100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-75.82161, 39.85344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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