How far is Glenside, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Glenside, PA to Whitman, PA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenside and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenside and Whitman.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North Easton Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Easton Road
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Take the ramp left toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1469 ft · 41 sec
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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 Glenside 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.
Ogontz Avenue
Continue on Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glenside and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenside to Whitman?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Glenside and 12.8 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenside and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Tioga
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 Tioga.
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenside and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 12.82 mi (20.63 km).
#1 Glenside
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 8,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.1023300, -75.1521200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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