Origin
Chatham, PA
Late night in Chatham on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatham, PA to West Chester, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, PA
Jack Pace
West Chester, PA
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Trip Overview
Chatham to West Chester is 17.8 miles and takes about 30m via Lenape Road and East Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, same-day trip primarily located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick transit. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is easily manageable for most travelers looking for a straightforward journey between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lenape Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 6 mi | 8m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Gap-Newport Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Bradford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Miner Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Darlington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lenape Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, PA and West Chester, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
176 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto PA 841
119 ft
·
4 sec
·
London Grove Road
3
Turn right onto PA 41
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gap-Newport Pike
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 1
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 52
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto PA 52
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lenape Road
9
Continue on PA 52
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lenape Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 52
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lenape Road
11
Continue on PA 52
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bradford Avenue
12
Turn right onto PA 842
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Miner Street
13
Turn left onto PA 842
452 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Brandywine Street
14
Turn right onto PA 842
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Market Street
15
Turn left onto North Darlington Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Darlington Street
16
Turn right onto Patton Alley
221 ft
·
16 sec
·
Patton Alley
17
Arrive at destination
Patton Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 841 / London Grove Road
Turn right onto PA 841 / London Grove Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Chester, PA
Late night in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 17.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on Lenape Road. You'll primarily use Lenape Road, the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, and East Baltimore Pike. The character of the drive is consistently local, with opportunities to turn frequently as you make your way across the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Lenape Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 841 / London Grove Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 841 / London Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chatham, PA to West Chester, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
1.5 mi in
|
~2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Lenape Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 841 / London Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Chester, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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