How far is Red Lion, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Whitman, PA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
33.79 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.02 mi
45.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.02 mi
Kilometers
45.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lion
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trainer
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Red Lion
16.4 mi
00h 24m
To Whitman
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Conservatory Road

    7 m · 5 sec · Conservatory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

    2963 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Lion 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
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi · 38%
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 24%
East Baltimore Pike
7.42 mi · 22%
Lenape Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Street Road
0.84 mi · 2%
South 7th Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

12.9 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trainer
00h 24m from Red Lion
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Lion to Whitman?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Trainer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Red Lion and 17.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Trainer

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 Trainer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trainer.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

24 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

25 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.09 km).

Red Lion

#1 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Conservatory Road (-75.681543, 39.878173)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Lion and Whitman. The current time is 09:44:22.

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.