How far is Maytown, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Maytown, PA to Whitman, PA is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
99.25 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.31 mi
122.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.31 mi
Kilometers
122.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Maytown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maytown
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maytown
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Maytown
48.8 mi
01h 00m
To Whitman
50.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
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 Maytown and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Square

    19 m · 1 sec · Center Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maytown Road

    3071 ft · 56 sec · Maytown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chickies Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    648 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    80 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 30 East: Lancaster

    807 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maytown 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 40%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 18%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 16%
US 30 East
12.3 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 3%
River Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 00m from Maytown
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maytown 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 Maytown to Whitman?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Maytown and 50.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elverson, 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 Elverson.

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maytown and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 76.31 mi (122.81 km).

Maytown

#1 Maytown

Town

Population3,824
Coordinates40.0753700, -76.5821900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Square (-76.582223, 40.075319)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.10 $32.19
Premium $4.95 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $5.98 $20.93 $41.86

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 Maytown and Whitman. The current time is 06:06:31.

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.