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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.01 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.8 mi
30.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Willistown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willistown
2026-04-15T12:08
Arrive Chatham
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willistown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Lion
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Willistown
10.5 mi
00h 17m
To Chatham
10.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Street Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Street Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham

    1581 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gap-Newport Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto London Grove Road

    36 m · 9 sec · London Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6.05 mi · 29%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 26%
Street Road
5.26 mi · 25%
East Baltimore Pike
1.57 mi · 7%
Gap-Newport Pike
1.32 mi · 6%
Lenape Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Lion
00h 17m from Willistown
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Red Lion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.

RAIL

Downingtown

14 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

16 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willistown and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).

Willistown

#1 Willistown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,983
Coordinates39.9612200, -75.4960400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chatham

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population578
Coordinates39.8534400, -75.8216100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Willistown (-75.49604, 39.96122)
End: Chatham (-75.82161, 39.85344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willistown and Chatham. The current time is 12:08:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.