How far is Philadelphia, PA from Whitehall Township, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Whitehall Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Whitehall Township.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
1168 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto MacArthur Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street
683 ft · 20 sec · South Ruch Street
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Turn right onto Coplay Street
620 ft · 33 sec · Coplay Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive
110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Whitehall Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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37.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Whitehall Township?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Philadelphia and 32.6 miles from Whitehall Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Franconia
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 Franconia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.4 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitehall Township
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667600, -75.4999100 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
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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