How far is Whitman, PA from Avondale, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.89 mi
01h 05m
Flight
33.91 mi
54.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.42 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-16T14:23
Arrive Avondale
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Boothwyn
PA

Census designated place

From Whitman
20.9 mi
00h 32m
To Avondale
21 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport

    933 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    621 ft · 10 sec · Delaware Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilmington Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester

    955 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1885 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road

    760 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park

    88 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barley Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    944 ft · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West State Street

    160 m · 20 sec · West State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    77 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Avondale.

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
18.5 mi · 44%
Lancaster Pike
6.59 mi · 16%
Wilmington Expressway
6.05 mi · 14%
Gap Newport Pike
4.09 mi · 10%
Powder Mill Road
2.22 mi · 5%
Centre Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boothwyn
00h 32m from Whitman
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Whitman and 21 miles from Avondale.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn

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 Boothwyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boothwyn.

RAIL

Wilmington station

14 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Paoli

24 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.57 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avondale

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,394
Coordinates39.8234400, -75.7832700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Avondale (-75.78327, 39.82344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Avondale. The current time is 14:23:09.

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.