How far is Upland, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Whitman, PA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.03 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.8 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Mon, May 4, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Mon, May 4, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-05-03T23:50
Arrive Whitman
Mon, May 4, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Folcroft
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upland
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Whitman
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    127 m · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 14th Street

    2372 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 13th Street

    108 m · 10 sec · East 13th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2963 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon 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 Upland 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
10.4 mi · 65%
Upland Avenue
1.01 mi · 6%
South 7th Street
0.8 mi · 5%
Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi · 4%
PA 611 North
0.56 mi · 4%
West 14th Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folcroft
00h 13m from Upland
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upland 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 Upland to Whitman?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Upland and 8.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Folcroft

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 Folcroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.1 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 7.1 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 7.2 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 7.1 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 Folcroft.

RAIL

30th Street Station

11 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.66 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Whitman. The current time is 23:50:24.

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.