How far is Cheltenham, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Whitman, PA is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheltenham and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham and Whitman.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 12 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
579 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Soldiers Road
1293 ft · 37 sec · Old Soldiers Road
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Continue on Martins Mill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Martins Mill Road
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Continue on Martins Mill Road
1134 ft · 33 sec · Martins Mill Road
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Continue on Oxford Avenue
3106 ft · 2 min · Oxford Avenue
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Turn right onto Summerdale Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Summerdale Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Adams Avenue
1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue
1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankford Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lehigh Avenue
2457 ft · 46 sec · East Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge, Packer Avenue
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue
1086 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right 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 Cheltenham 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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
4.28 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheltenham to Whitman?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Cheltenham and 7.8 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.86 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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