How far is Churchville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Churchville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
27.02 mi
00h 46m
Flight
19.97 mi
32.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.97 mi
Kilometers
32.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.02 mi
Kilometers
43.48 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Churchville
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Churchville
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
Cheltenham
PA

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

From Churchville
13.7 mi
00h 23m
To Whitman
13.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Churchville and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Drive

    1633 ft · 1 min · Valley Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bustleton Pike

    2361 ft · 54 sec · Bustleton Pike

  3. 3

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue

    1086 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Churchville 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 58%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 13%
Bustleton Pike
1.85 mi · 7%
Bristol Road
1.63 mi · 6%
Byberry Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Bustleton Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

15.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheltenham
00h 23m from Churchville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Churchville 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 Churchville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Churchville and 13.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Churchville and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.2 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 10.1 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 Cheltenham.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Churchville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 km).

Churchville

#1 Churchville

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population4,128
Coordinates40.1862200, -75.0187800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Drive (-75.018784, 40.186009)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
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
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 Churchville and Whitman. The current time is 01:32:56.

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.