How far is Cambridge, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, PA to Whitman, PA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
55.85 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.85 mi
Kilometers
89.88 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-31T11:59
Arrive Whitman
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Malvern
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Cambridge
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Whitman
25.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    555 ft · 27 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    628 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    858 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 49%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 32%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 3%
Cambridge Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
00h 42m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Cambridge and 25.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Malvern

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Malvern, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

3 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

9 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

19 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.08 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-75.937446, 40.08154)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Whitman. The current time is 11:59:46.

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.