How far is Morrisville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
33.94 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.15 mi
45.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.94 mi
Kilometers
54.62 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Morrisville
17 mi
00h 20m
To Whitman
17 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Morrisville and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Boulevard

    856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woolston Drive

    2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 West: Philadelphia

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge, Packer Avenue

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue

    1086 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right 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 Morrisville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 West
27.1 mi · 80%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.71 mi · 8%
West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 6%
Woolston Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
US 1 South
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 West

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 20m from Morrisville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Morrisville and 17 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.3 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 13.3 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 13.2 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 13.3 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton Boulevard (-74.788061, 40.211471)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Morrisville and Whitman. The current time is 04:27:34.

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.