How far is Whitman, PA from Bala-Cynwyd, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bala-Cynwyd, PA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Bala-Cynwyd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Bala-Cynwyd.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Conshohocken Avenue
2081 ft · 1 min · Conshohocken Avenue
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Continue on Conshohocken State Road
2861 ft · 1 min · Conshohocken State Road
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Continue on Conshohocken State Road
90 m · 9 sec · Conshohocken State Road
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Turn left onto Bala Avenue
133 m · 19 sec · Bala Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bala Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Bala-Cynwyd.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Bala-Cynwyd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Bala-Cynwyd?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.3 miles from Whitman and 5.3 miles from Bala-Cynwyd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near Bala-Cynwyd.
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 Bala-Cynwyd. Straight-line distance: 7.53 mi (12.12 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bala-Cynwyd
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, this prominent community forms part of Lower Merion Township within Montgomery County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0076100, -75.2340700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bala-Cynwyd (-75.23407, 40.00761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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