How far is Plymouth Meeting, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth Meeting, PA to Whitman, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.08 mi
00h 47m
Flight
14.28 mi
22.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.28 mi
Kilometers
22.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.08 mi
Kilometers
54.85 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth Meeting
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth Meeting
2026-04-19T01:25
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth Meeting
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
Narberth
PA

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

From Plymouth Meeting
11.4 mi
00h 23m
To Whitman
22.7 mi
00h 23m

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 Plymouth Meeting and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth Meeting and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marple Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Germantown Pike

    2162 ft · 51 sec · East Germantown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chemical Road

    3160 ft · 1 min · Chemical Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 476 South

    12 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 476 South: Valley Forge, Chester

    746 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth Meeting 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 46%
Mid-County Expressway
2.77 mi · 8%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 5%
I 76 East
0.69 mi · 2%
Chemical Road
0.6 mi · 2%
East Germantown Pike
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

12.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narberth
00h 23m from Plymouth Meeting
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting to Whitman?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Plymouth Meeting and 22.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plymouth Meeting and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Narberth

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 Narberth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.9 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 5.7 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 5.7 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 5.8 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 Narberth.

RAIL

Ardmore

2 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

9 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth Meeting and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).

Plymouth Meeting

#1 Plymouth Meeting

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,177
Coordinates40.1023300, -75.2743500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.274649, 40.10212)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Plymouth Meeting and Whitman. The current time is 01:25:47.

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.