How far is New Garden, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Whitman, PA is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.46 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.43 mi
52.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.43 mi
Kilometers
52.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.11 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
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
Boothwyn
PA

Census designated place

From New Garden
20 mi
00h 28m
To Whitman
20.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1895 ft · 55 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gap Newport Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Newport Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Centre Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Barley Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    81 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, I 95, DE 202 South: Wilmington

    906 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Chester, Philadelphia

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Wilmington Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

    2963 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Garden 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
16.4 mi · 41%
Lancaster Pike
6.56 mi · 16%
Wilmington Expressway
6.53 mi · 16%
Gap Newport Pike
2.25 mi · 6%
Powder Mill Road
2.12 mi · 5%
Centre Road
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boothwyn
00h 28m from New Garden
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden 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 New Garden to Whitman?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from New Garden and 20.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn

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 Boothwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 6 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilmington station

14 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Paoli

24 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 32.43 mi (52.19 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 New Garden and Whitman. The current time is 23:52:53.

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.