How far is Newtown Grant, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Newtown Grant, PA to Whitman, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
37.56 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.99 mi
41.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.44 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Newtown Grant
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown Grant
2026-04-19T11:08
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown Grant
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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Newtown Grant
16.8 mi
00h 26m
To Whitman
20.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°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 Newtown Grant and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newtown Grant and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Sparrow Walk

    60 m · 11 sec · Sparrow Walk

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cypress Place

    110 m · 18 sec · Cypress Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Honey Locust Lane

    706 ft · 32 sec · Honey Locust Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Drive

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Bypass

    2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Buck Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buck Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Buck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holland Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Holland Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Buck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue

    1086 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown Grant 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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 42%
Buck Road
5.41 mi · 14%
Woodhaven Road
3.41 mi · 9%
Newtown Bypass
1.49 mi · 4%
Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 4%
Durham Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

15.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 26m from Newtown Grant
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Newtown Grant 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 Newtown Grant to Whitman?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Newtown Grant and 20.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newtown Grant 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 13.1 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 13.1 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 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 13.1 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 Newtown Grant and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 25.99 mi (41.82 km).

Newtown Grant

#1 Newtown Grant

Census designated place

Population3,620
Coordinates40.2601100, -74.9548900
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparrow Walk (-74.955356, 40.260046)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 Newtown Grant and Whitman. The current time is 11:08:59.

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.