How far is Ferndale, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
62.19 mi
01h 29m
Flight
42.64 mi
68.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.19 mi
Kilometers
100.09 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montgomeryville
PA

Census designated place

From Ferndale
24.5 mi
00h 44m
To Whitman
37.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Doylestown Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South: Norristown

    1827 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 202 Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · US 202 Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lower State Road

    2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lower State Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lower State Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Welsh Road

    613 ft · 15 sec · Welsh Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Bethlehem Pike

    2166 ft · 49 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  24. 24

    Continue on South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    913 ft · 46 sec · Porter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
15.4 mi · 25%
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 14%
Lower State Road
6.8 mi · 11%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 6%
Doylestown Bypass
2.51 mi · 4%
South 6th Street
2.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Start on Easton Road

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomeryville
00h 44m from Ferndale
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferndale and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Montgomeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Ferndale and 37.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferndale and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomeryville

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 Montgomeryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

29 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.63 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.17911, 40.533635)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Ferndale and Whitman. The current time is 08:24:41.

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.