How far is Atglen, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Atglen, PA to Whitman, PA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.21 mi
01h 13m
Flight
43.4 mi
69.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.03 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Atglen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atglen
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atglen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chadds Ford
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Atglen
25.6 mi
00h 36m
To Whitman
26.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atglen and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atglen and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Valley Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Upper Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    888 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lower Valley Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · Lower Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gap Newport Pike

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia

    1519 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    6 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

    2963 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atglen and Whitman.

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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 25%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 17%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 15%
Gap-Newport Pike
7.79 mi · 15%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
5.95 mi · 11%
Gap Newport Pike
4.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chadds Ford
00h 36m from Atglen
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Atglen 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 Atglen to Whitman?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Atglen and 26.6 miles from Whitman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Atglen and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford

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 Chadds Ford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.2 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
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 11 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.

RAIL

Wilmington station

15 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

17 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atglen and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 43.4 mi (69.85 km).

Atglen

#1 Atglen

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,403
Coordinates39.9492700, -75.9735600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Valley Road (-75.973584, 39.949334)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atglen and Whitman. The current time is 11:07:29.

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.