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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Brandywine Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · Brandywine Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue
2818 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue
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Turn right onto Norwood Road
1528 ft · 38 sec · Norwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East
583 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
676 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Radnor.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Downingtown and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.74 km).
#1 Downingtown
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.0065000, -75.7032700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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