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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.46 mi
00h 34m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.48 mi
Kilometers
16.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.46 mi
Kilometers
23.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cheltenham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheltenham
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cheltenham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Cheltenham
6.6 mi
00h 17m
To Whitman
7.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Laurel Avenue

    46 m · 12 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    579 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Soldiers Road

    1293 ft · 37 sec · Old Soldiers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Martins Mill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Martins Mill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Martins Mill Road

    1134 ft · 33 sec · Martins Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Oxford Avenue

    3106 ft · 2 min · Oxford Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Summerdale Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Summerdale Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Adams Avenue

    1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue

    1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Frankford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Lehigh Avenue

    2457 ft · 46 sec · East Lehigh Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge, Packer Avenue

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue

    1086 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right 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 Cheltenham 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
4.28 mi · 30%
Castor Avenue
1.62 mi · 11%
Frankford Avenue
1.53 mi · 11%
Martins Mill Road
0.92 mi · 6%
Summerdale Avenue
0.85 mi · 6%
Aramingo Avenue
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 17m from Cheltenham
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.1 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 3.2 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 Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.86 km).

Cheltenham

#1 Cheltenham

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Population37,080
Coordinates40.0609400, -75.0940600
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Laurel Avenue (-75.093979, 40.061023)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheltenham and Whitman. The current time is 11:01:12.

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.