How far is Limerick, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Whitman, PA is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
39.64 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.11 mi
46.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.11 mi
Kilometers
46.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.64 mi
Kilometers
63.8 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limerick
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
West Conshohocken
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Limerick
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Whitman
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Limerick and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limerick Road

    11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ridge Pike

    1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limerick and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
19.4 mi · 49%
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 28%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 6%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
North Lewis Road
1.56 mi · 4%
I 76 East
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Conshohocken
00h 30m from Limerick
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Limerick 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 Limerick to Whitman?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Limerick and 20.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Limerick and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken

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 West Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.4 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 West Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limerick Road (-75.522177, 40.230962)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Limerick and Whitman. The current time is 00:24:40.

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.