How far is New London, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from New London, PA to Whitman, PA is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Whitman.
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Start on State Road
35 m · 6 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn straight onto South Jennersville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jennersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.9 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 18 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 New London 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
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New London 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 London to Whitman?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from New London and 24.1 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New London and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.
Wilmington station
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.25 km).
#1 New London
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.7826100, -75.8755000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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