How far is Old Orchard, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Old Orchard, PA to Whitman, PA is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Orchard and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard and Whitman.
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Start on York Place
25 m · 6 sec · York Place
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Turn right onto Baldwin Drive
146 m · 23 sec · Baldwin Drive
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Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · Old Orchard Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freemansburg Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 33 South: Allentown, New York
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
2127 ft · 28 sec · PA-33
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Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1850 ft · 24 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
3263 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hellertown Road
1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road
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Turn right onto Apples Church Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road
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Continue on Taylor Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive
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Continue on Flint Hill Road
2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road
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Turn right onto Passer Road
104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare 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 Old Orchard 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard to Whitman?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Old Orchard and 59.8 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Orchard and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Harleysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harleysville.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Orchard and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Old Orchard
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.6578800, -75.2621200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.60 | $33.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
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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