How far is King of Prussia, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Whitman, PA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
17.44 mi
28.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.51 mi
Kilometers
39.45 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-05-13T06:58
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in King of Prussia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Narberth
PA

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

From King of Prussia
11.7 mi
00h 22m
To Whitman
12.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King of Prussia and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1406 ft · 38 sec · Mall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Gulph Road

    1529 ft · 35 sec · North Gulph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

    586 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
20.3 mi · 83%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 7%
North Gulph Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Mall Boulevard
0.27 mi · 1%
Passyunk Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
South 5th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narberth
00h 22m from King of Prussia
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving King of Prussia and 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 King of Prussia to Whitman?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from King of Prussia and 12.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around King of Prussia and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Narberth

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 Narberth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

2 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

9 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King of Prussia and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.07 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.396061, 40.089276)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between King of Prussia and Whitman. The current time is 06:58:29.

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.