How far is Newville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Newville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
44.53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Newville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newville
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newville
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
Flourtown
PA

Census designated place

From Newville
15.2 mi
00h 34m
To Whitman
29.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Road

    35 m · 11 sec · Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Limekiln Pike

    2578 ft · 49 sec · North Limekiln Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Butler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  19. 19

    Continue on South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    913 ft · 46 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newville 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 20%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 8%
Bethlehem Pike
3.47 mi · 8%
South 6th Street
2.31 mi · 5%
North 6th Street
2.16 mi · 5%
West Butler Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

6.73 mi · 00h 09m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flourtown
00h 34m from Newville
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newville and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Flourtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Newville and 29.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newville and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Flourtown

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 Flourtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.2 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 11.1 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 11 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 11.1 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 Flourtown.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

13 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

19 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.59 km).

Newville

#1 Newville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,351
Coordinates40.3056600, -75.2199000
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Creek Rd (-75.219881, 40.305835)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newville and Whitman. The current time is 03:31:36.

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.