How far is Aldan, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Aldan, PA to Whitman, PA is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aldan and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aldan and Whitman.
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Start on South Woodlawn Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
2601 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto South Macdade Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway
78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Continue on South 65th Street
1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Dicks Avenue
993 ft · 33 sec · Dicks Avenue
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Turn right onto South 63rd Street
3091 ft · 2 min · South 63rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Passyunk Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Passyunk Avenue
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Turn right onto West Oregon Vare Avenue
714 ft · 12 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldan and Whitman.
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.
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Aldan and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aldan to Whitman?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Aldan and 5.4 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Aldan and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aldan and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.31 km).
#1 Aldan
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,149 |
| Coordinates | 39.9215000, -75.2879600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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