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

The driving distance from New Hope, PA to Whitman, PA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.89 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.02 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Croydon
PA

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

From New Hope
21.4 mi
00h 29m
To Whitman
21.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 New Hope and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    17 m · 9 sec · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 West: Philadelphia

    1450 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    31.7 mi · 43 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue

    1086 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
31.7 mi · 74%
Taylorsville Road
4.81 mi · 11%
River Road
3.7 mi · 9%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
I 295 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

31.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croydon
00h 29m from New Hope
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hope 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 New Hope to Whitman?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Croydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from New Hope and 21.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Croydon

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 Croydon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.7 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-74.951312, 40.3644)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

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 Hope and Whitman. The current time is 06:08:55.

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.