How far is Rheems, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Rheems, PA to Whitman, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.44 mi
01h 55m
Flight
76.3 mi
122.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.3 mi
Kilometers
122.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Rheems
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rheems
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rheems
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Rheems
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Whitman
49.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Rheems and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lime Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Lime Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Harrisburg Avenue

    1653 ft · 52 sec · East Harrisburg Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 283 East: Lancaster

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 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 Rheems and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 40%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 19%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 16%
PA 283 East
15.2 mi · 16%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 57m from Rheems
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rheems 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 Rheems to Whitman?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Rheems and 49.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elverson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rheems and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 76.3 mi (122.8 km).

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#1 Rheems

Census designated place

Population1,598
Coordinates40.1300900, -76.5705200
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lime Street (-76.570558, 40.130057)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 Rheems and Whitman. The current time is 01:06:26.

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.