How far is Shrewsbury, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, PA to Whitman, PA is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
103.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
81.51 mi
131.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.55 mi
Kilometers
166.64 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Nottingham
PA

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Shrewsbury
51.6 mi
01h 04m
To Whitman
51.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 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 Shrewsbury and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Forrest Avenue

    3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 83 South

    1310 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 439: Maryland Line, Bel Air

    1571 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Norrisville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass

    2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Churchville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Level Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  24. 24

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

    2963 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 19%
Delaware Expressway
16.4 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 11%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 10%
Old York Road
7.01 mi · 7%
East-West Highway
6.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
01h 04m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Whitman?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Shrewsbury and 51.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nottingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nottingham, 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 Nottingham.

RAIL

Newark

24 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Aberdeen

29 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

31 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 81.51 mi (131.17 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Forrest Avenue (-76.679722, 39.768841)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 Shrewsbury and Whitman. The current time is 04:27:29.

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.