How far is Coatesville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Coatesville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
49.36 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.7 mi
57.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.43 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Coatesville
Sat, Apr 25, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coatesville
2026-04-25T14:09
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coatesville
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Coatesville
24.1 mi
00h 33m
To Whitman
25.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    676 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coatesville 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
19.4 mi · 39%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 21%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
7.92 mi · 16%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 10%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
I 76 East
1.51 mi · 3%
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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 33m from Coatesville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Coatesville 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 Coatesville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Coatesville and 25.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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 Chesterbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coatesville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 35.7 mi (57.45 km).

Coatesville

#1 Coatesville

City of Pennsylvania

Population13,006
Coordinates39.9831600, -75.8238400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Avenue (-75.823893, 39.983121)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Coatesville and Whitman. The current time is 14:09:58.

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.