Willistown, PA to Chatham, PA is 21 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Kennett-Oxford Bypass and West Street Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, offering a quick connection between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a very local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward but not entirely hands-off journey. It's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss or a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6 mi
8m
West Street Road
5.5 mi
10m
Street Road
5.3 mi
9m
East Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi
2m
Gap-Newport Pike
1.3 mi
2m
Lenape Road
0.9 mi
1m
Church Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
London Grove Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willistown, PA and Chatham, PA.
1
Start on PA 926
5.3 mi·9 min·Street Road
2
Continue on PA 926
5.5 mi·10 min·West Street Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi·1 min·Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·East Baltimore Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 1
6.0 mi·8 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising SunUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward PA 41: Avondale, ChathamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 41
1.3 mi·2 min·Gap-Newport Pike
8
Turn left onto PA 841
119 ft·8 sec·London Grove Road
9
Turn left onto Church Street
176 ft·7 sec·Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip|~19m in|PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.3 mi into trip|~23m in|US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
7
19.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
5
21 mi into trip|~34m in|Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$3.71
$7.41
premium
$4.81
$3.98
$7.95
diesel
$4.80
$3.97
$7.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.3
0
$2.21
$1.01
Efficient EV
5.3
0
$1.84
$0.84
EV Truck/SUV
8.4
0
$2.94
$1.34
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Willistown, PA
Morning
in Willistown on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Chatham, PA
Morning
in Chatham on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
2 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
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 21 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 6 miles on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. Expect frequent turns and changes in road character as you transition through different local areas. This isn't a route for autopilot; you'll be actively engaged with the road and its many intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near PA 52 / Lenape Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 1 / East Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
461 ft259 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
330 ft
Highest Point
461 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Willistown, PA and Chatham, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
13.3 mi in|~23m|via US 1
Rising Sun
13.3 mi in|~23m|via US 1
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. 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: at 10.8 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 1 / East Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Chatham, PA before heading back.
