How far is Village Shires, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Village Shires, PA to Whitman, PA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Village Shires and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Village Shires and Whitman.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
2135 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Middle Holland Road
2866 ft · 1 min · Middle Holland Road
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Turn left onto Holland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holland Road
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Turn straight onto Buck Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buck Road
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Turn right onto Bridgetown Pike
153 m · 10 sec · Bridgetown Pike
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Continue on Bustleton Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike
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Continue on Bustleton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Byberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road
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Turn left onto Evans Street
760 ft · 15 sec · Evans Street
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge, Packer Avenue
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Packer Avenue
1086 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
757 ft · 20 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1903 ft · 42 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Village Shires and Whitman.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Village Shires 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 Village Shires to Whitman?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Village Shires and 22.3 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Village Shires and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Bensalem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Village Shires and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 22.07 mi (35.52 km).
#1 Village Shires
Census designated place
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031600, -74.9704500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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