How far is Temple, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Temple, PA to Whitman, PA is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.47 mi
01h 37m
Flight
52.84 mi
85.03 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Temple.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.84 mi
Kilometers
85.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.47 mi
Kilometers
108.59 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Temple
35.8 mi
00h 48m
To Whitman
31.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue

    93 m · 16 sec · Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lamont Avenue

    115 m · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road

    1545 ft · 39 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3198 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street

    83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 41%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 27%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 17%
North 5th Street Highway
4.83 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 4%
West Shore Bypass
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 48m from Temple
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Temple and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Temple to Whitman?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Temple and 31.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temple and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 52.84 mi (85.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Temple

Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4087000, -75.9216000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue (-75.921602, 40.408741)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $5.31 $12.63 $25.25
Diesel $6.55 $15.59 $31.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple and Whitman. The current time is 14:41:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.