How far is Broomall, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Broomall, PA to Whitman, PA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.13 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.55 mi
18.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.22 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Broomall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomall
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broomall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Millbourne
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Broomall
6.8 mi
00h 15m
To Whitman
16.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Chester Pike

    25 m · 10 sec · West Chester Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    52 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on South Cobbs Creek Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 49th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 11 sec · Greenway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South 48th Street

    744 ft · 23 sec · South 48th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 34th Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · South 34th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1 km · 58 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare 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 Broomall 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Chester Pike
5.31 mi · 23%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 8%
Cedar Avenue
1.5 mi · 6%
Market Street
0.74 mi · 3%
South 49th Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Grays Ferry Avenue
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Chester Pike

Continue on West Chester Pike

3.44 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbourne
00h 15m from Broomall
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Broomall and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomall to Whitman?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Millbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Broomall and 16.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Broomall and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Millbourne

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 Millbourne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.5 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 4.4 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 4.4 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 4.5 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 Millbourne.

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomall and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).

Broomall

#1 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 3 West (-75.356639, 39.981282)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomall and Whitman. The current time is 05:29:32.

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.