How far is Fairview, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Whitman, PA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.5 mi
16.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.5 mi
Kilometers
16.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.19 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Fri, Apr 10, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 11, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-10T23:28
Arrive Whitman
Fri, Apr 10, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colwyn
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fairview
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Whitman
7.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 27 sec · Essex Avenue

  2. 2

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

    2245 ft · 1 min · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    1540 ft · 38 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

    2963 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
8.41 mi · 61%
South 7th Street
0.8 mi · 6%
Chester Pike
0.7 mi · 5%
Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi · 4%
PA 611 North
0.56 mi · 4%
Fairview Road
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colwyn
00h 11m from Fairview
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Fairview and 7.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Colwyn

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 Colwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6 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 6 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 6.1 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 6 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 Colwyn.

RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

13 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 10.5 mi (16.9 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Avenue (-75.344602, 39.871754)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.95 $2.43 $4.85
Diesel $5.98 $2.93 $5.86

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Whitman. The current time is 23:28:27.

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.