How far is Durham, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Durham, PA to Whitman, PA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
75.77 mi
01h 36m
Flight
45.66 mi
73.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.77 mi
Kilometers
121.94 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
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
Warrington
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Durham
26.3 mi
00h 48m
To Whitman
49.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°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 Durham and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Furnace Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Durham Road

    732 ft · 33 sec · Durham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Durham Road

    1389 ft · 28 sec · Durham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gallows Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Harrow Road

    1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

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

    11 mi · 16 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Doylestown Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South: Norristown

    1827 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US 202 Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · US 202 Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lower State Road

    2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower State Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lower State Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Welsh Road

    613 ft · 15 sec · Welsh Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Bethlehem Pike

    2166 ft · 49 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  30. 30

    Continue on South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    913 ft · 46 sec · Porter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
12.1 mi · 16%
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 12%
Lower State Road
6.8 mi · 9%
Durham Road
3.79 mi · 5%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 5%
Gallows Hill Road
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

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

11 mi · 00h 16m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrington
00h 48m from Durham
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham 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 Durham to Whitman?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Warrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Durham and 49.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warrington

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 Warrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Lansdale Borough Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Lansdale Borough Hall

Lansdale , PA
1 Vine St, Lansdale, PA 19446
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

31 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 45.66 mi (73.49 km).

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#1 Durham

City in United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates40.5756600, -75.2232300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Furnace Road (-75.223645, 40.57573)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.82
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.91 $21.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.95 $13.23 $26.45
Diesel $5.98 $15.97 $31.93

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 Durham and Whitman. The current time is 00:24:05.

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.