How far is Chatham, PA from West Chester, PA?
The driving distance from Chatham, PA to West Chester, PA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and West Chester.
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Start on Church Street
54 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto London Grove Road
36 m · 5 sec · London Grove Road
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Turn right onto Gap-Newport Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia
1519 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Lenape Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lenape Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lenape Road
30 m · 2 sec · Lenape Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lenape Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lenape Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lenape Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lenape Road
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Continue on South Bradford Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Bradford Avenue
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Turn right onto West Miner Street
1083 ft · 29 sec · West Miner Street
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Turn left onto South Brandywine Street
138 m · 13 sec · South Brandywine Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1646 ft · 52 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Darlington Street
973 ft · 49 sec · North Darlington Street
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Turn right onto Patton Alley
67 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patton Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and West Chester.
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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
5.95 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chatham and Partly Cloudy near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to West Chester?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Chatham and 8.9 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chatham and Partly Cloudy near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Red Lion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).
#1 Chatham
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 578 |
| Coordinates | 39.8534400, -75.8216100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evans Street (-75.608153, 39.961116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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