Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willistown, PA
Haneul Trac
Chatham, PA
Jack Pace
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Willistown, PA and Chatham, PA.
Start on PA 926
Continue on PA 926
Turn left onto PA 52
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 41
Turn left onto PA 841
Turn left onto Church Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $5.24 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Willistown on Wednesday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Chatham on Wednesday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
330 ft
Highest Point
461 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
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
Rising Sun
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kennett Square
Hours: 07:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kennett Square, PA
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kennett Square, PA
Cuisine: mediterranean;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Kennett Square, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Chadds Ford, PA
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
West Chester, PA
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:0...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
West Chester, PA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
West Chester, PA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
West Chester
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kennett Square, PA
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Kennett Square, PA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Kennett Square, PA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
Village
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
West Chester
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1681
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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