How far is Blue Bell, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Blue Bell, PA to Whitman, PA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.09 mi
00h 50m
Flight
17.3 mi
27.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Blue Bell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Bell
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Bell
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
Wyndmoor
PA

Town in Pennsylvania

From Blue Bell
9.9 mi
00h 25m
To Whitman
27.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Blue Bell and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Bell and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    14 m · 8 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Skippack Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1084 ft · 31 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  17. 17

    Continue on South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    913 ft · 46 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Bell 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 10%
Skippack Pike
3.33 mi · 9%
South 6th Street
2.31 mi · 6%
Fort Washington Expressway
2.24 mi · 6%
North 6th Street
2.16 mi · 6%
Germantown Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ogontz Avenue

Continue on Ogontz Avenue

3.67 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndmoor
00h 25m from Blue Bell
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blue Bell 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 Blue Bell to Whitman?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Wyndmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Blue Bell and 27.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blue Bell and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndmoor

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 Wyndmoor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyndmoor.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

10 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

12 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Bell and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).

Blue Bell

#1 Blue Bell

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,067
Coordinates40.1523300, -75.2662900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Penllyn Blue Bell Pike (-75.266331, 40.15234)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Blue Bell and Whitman. The current time is 06:55:05.

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.