How far is Downingtown, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Downingtown, PA to Whitman, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
41.47 mi
01h 02m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.47 mi
Kilometers
66.74 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Downingtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Downingtown
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Downingtown
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
Radnor
PA

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Downingtown
20.5 mi
00h 31m
To Whitman
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brandywine Avenue

    18 m · 4 sec · Brandywine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue

    2818 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norwood Road

    1528 ft · 38 sec · Norwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East

    583 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    676 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left 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 Downingtown 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
19.4 mi · 47%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 25%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 11%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
I 76 East
1.51 mi · 4%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
1.46 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radnor
00h 31m from Downingtown
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Downingtown and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Downingtown and 20.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Radnor

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 Radnor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.5 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 13.4 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 13.4 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 13.4 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 Radnor.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Downingtown and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.74 km).

Downingtown

#1 Downingtown

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population8,419
Coordinates40.0065000, -75.7032700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandywine Avenue (-75.703225, 40.006503)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 Downingtown and Whitman. The current time is 22:09:28.

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.