How far is Willistown, PA from Chatham, PA?
The driving distance from Willistown, PA to Chatham, PA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willistown and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willistown and Chatham.
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Start on Street Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Street Road
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Continue on West Street Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road
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Turn left onto Lenape Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Willistown 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.
Sunny leaving Willistown 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 Willistown to Chatham?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 10.5 miles from Willistown and 10.5 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willistown 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 Willistown and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).
#1 Willistown
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,983 |
| Coordinates | 39.9612200, -75.4960400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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