How far is Chesterbrook, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Chesterbrook, PA to Whitman, PA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
27.99 mi
00h 49m
Flight
19.46 mi
31.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterbrook
2026-04-19T15:29
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterbrook
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
Narberth
PA

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

From Chesterbrook
13.2 mi
00h 24m
To Whitman
14.8 mi
00h 24m

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 Chesterbrook and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brigade Court

    83 m · 13 sec · Brigade Court

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paddock Drive

    40 m · 6 sec · Paddock Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Paddock Drive

    38 m · 16 sec · Paddock Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradford Road

    547 ft · 19 sec · Bradford Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterbrook Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chesterbrook Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Forge Road

    1299 ft · 39 sec · Valley Forge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Swedesford Road

    2890 ft · 1 min · East Swedesford Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2446 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

    676 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterbrook 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
19.4 mi · 69%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 6%
I 76 East
1.51 mi · 5%
Chesterbrook Boulevard
1.28 mi · 5%
US 202 North
0.77 mi · 3%
East Swedesford Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narberth
00h 24m from Chesterbrook
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chesterbrook 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 Chesterbrook to Whitman?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Chesterbrook and 14.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Narberth

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 Narberth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.6 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 7.5 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 7.4 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 7.5 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 Narberth.

RAIL

Ardmore

2 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

9 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterbrook and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 km).

Chesterbrook

#1 Chesterbrook

Census designated place

Population4,589
Coordinates40.0756600, -75.4590800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brigade Court (-75.459423, 40.074986)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 Chesterbrook and Whitman. The current time is 15:29:38.

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.