How far is West Chester, PA from Chatham, PA?
The driving distance from West Chester, PA to Chatham, PA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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 West Chester and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Chatham.
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Start on Patton Alley
60 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley
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Turn right onto North Church Street
601 ft · 33 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Gay Street
861 ft · 38 sec · West Gay Street
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Turn left onto North New Street
828 ft · 29 sec · North New Street
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Turn right onto West Miner Street
2268 ft · 50 sec · West Miner Street
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Turn left onto South Bradford Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Bradford Avenue
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Continue on Lenape Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lenape Road
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Continue on Lenape Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lenape Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lenape Road
65 m · 4 sec · Lenape Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lenape Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lenape Road
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Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gap-Newport Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn left onto London Grove Road
36 m · 9 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 West Chester 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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6.05 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving West Chester 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 West Chester to Chatham?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 West Chester and 8.9 miles from Chatham.
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 7:28 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 Partly Cloudy around West Chester and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.
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 West Chester and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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