How far is Whitman, PA from Ardmore, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Ardmore, PA is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Ardmore.
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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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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
1115 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
2488 ft · 47 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
715 ft · 21 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue
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Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
881 ft · 46 sec · Cardinal Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Road
159 m · 25 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto Sibley Avenue
126 m · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sibley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Ardmore.
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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.34 mi · 00h 08m
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 Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Whitman and 6.6 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 9.28 mi (14.93 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0067800, -75.2854600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-75.28546, 40.00678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.40 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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