How far is Kennett Square, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Kennett Square, PA to Whitman, PA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennett Square and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennett Square and Whitman.
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Start on East State Street
10 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Union Street
112 m · 20 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Cypress Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cypress Street
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.6 mi · 17 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
2963 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn slight right
97 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 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 Kennett Square and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Kennett Square and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennett Square to Whitman?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Trainer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Kennett Square and 18.6 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kennett Square and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Trainer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trainer.
Wilmington station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennett Square and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.09 km).
#1 Kennett Square
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,203 |
| Coordinates | 39.8467800, -75.7116000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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