How far is Macungie, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Macungie, PA to Whitman, PA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
46.46 mi
74.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.51 mi
Kilometers
103.82 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macungie
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macungie
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Macungie
32.6 mi
00h 46m
To Whitman
31.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1566 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2565 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Brookside Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Brookside Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2664 ft · 52 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Krocks Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Krocks Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cetronia Road

    2578 ft · 1 min · Cetronia Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1498 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2397 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    35.6 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macungie 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.1 mi · 56%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 24%
North Brookside Road
3.43 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 5%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 3%
Cetronia Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

35.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 46m from Macungie
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Macungie 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 Macungie to Whitman?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Macungie and 31.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macungie and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kulpsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macungie and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 46.46 mi (74.77 km).

Macungie

#1 Macungie

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,183
Coordinates40.5159300, -75.5551900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.555143, 40.515917)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.95 $11.30 $22.59
Diesel $5.98 $13.63 $27.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Macungie and Whitman. The current time is 04:53:03.

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.