How far is Colebrookdale, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Colebrookdale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
50.33 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.33 mi
Kilometers
81 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Colebrookdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrookdale
2026-04-23T03:23
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrookdale
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
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Colebrookdale
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Whitman
25.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1128 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colebrookdale 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
19.4 mi · 39%
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 28%
Pottstown Bypass
4.72 mi · 9%
Pottstown Pike
3.54 mi · 7%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 35m from Colebrookdale
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colebrookdale and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colebrookdale to Whitman?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Colebrookdale and 25.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colebrookdale and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

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 King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 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 12.4 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 12.8 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 King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colebrookdale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.6 km).

Colebrookdale

#1 Colebrookdale

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,136
Coordinates40.3076000, -75.6521300
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Avenue (-75.652377, 40.307555)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colebrookdale and Whitman. The current time is 03:23:34.

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.