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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
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 Ferndale and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Whitman.
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Start on Easton Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Easton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South: Norristown
1827 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 202 Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · US 202 Parkway
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Turn left onto Lower State Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Turn right onto Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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Turn right onto Welsh Road
613 ft · 15 sec · Welsh Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bethlehem Pike
2166 ft · 49 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue
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Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street
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Continue on Independence Mall West
749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West
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Continue on South 6th Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Porter Street
913 ft · 46 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 Ferndale and Whitman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomeryville.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.63 km).
#1 Ferndale
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 40.5337100, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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