How far is Media, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Media, PA to Whitman, PA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Media and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Media and Whitman.
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Start on South Monroe Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
2261 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
1642 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Philadelphia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 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 Media and Whitman.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
9.38 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Media and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Media to Whitman?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Media and 9.6 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Media and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Folcroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folcroft.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Media and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 12.31 mi (19.81 km).
#1 Media
County seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,787 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.3876900 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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