How far is Hopewell, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, PA to Whitman, PA is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52.81 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.65 mi
75.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.81 mi
Kilometers
84.99 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Chadds Ford
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Hopewell
25.9 mi
00h 35m
To Whitman
26.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N
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 Hopewell and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Roneys Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calvary Road

    1649 ft · 1 min · Calvary Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2316 ft · 2 min · Bethel Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1464 ft · 32 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Kennett Square

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.2 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  12. 12

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

    2963 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi · 33%
Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 24%
East Baltimore Pike
9.08 mi · 17%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 15%
South 7th Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chadds Ford
00h 35m from Hopewell
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hopewell 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 Hopewell to Whitman?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Hopewell and 26.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hopewell and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford

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 Chadds Ford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.

RAIL

Wilmington station

15 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

17 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

18 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.07 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.016267, 39.779323)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

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 Hopewell and Whitman. The current time is 07:06:33.

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.