How far is Whitman, PA from Aldan, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Aldan, PA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Aldan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Aldan.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Turn left onto Passyunk Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Passyunk Avenue
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Turn right onto South 63rd Street
3091 ft · 2 min · South 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Dicks Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Dicks Avenue
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Turn right onto South 70th Street
2837 ft · 2 min · South 70th Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
2070 ft · 1 min · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chester Pike
94 m · 11 sec · Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto East Providence Road
2601 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Aldan.
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.
Oregon Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Aldan?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Whitman and 4.2 miles from Aldan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
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 Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Aldan. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.31 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aldan
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,149 |
| Coordinates | 39.9215000, -75.2879600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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