How far is Whitman, PA from Bethel, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bethel, PA is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
63.85 mi
01h 40m
Flight
53.44 mi
86.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.75 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Mon, Apr 13, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-13T06:37
Arrive Bethel
Mon, Apr 13, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Red Lion
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
31.9 mi
00h 50m
To Bethel
32 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Kirkwood Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Puseyville Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Puseyville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Robert Fulton Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert Fulton Highway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Fulton View Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton View Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 27%
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 24%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 14%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 12%
Kirkwood Pike
5.5 mi · 9%
Puseyville Road
3.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Lion
00h 50m from Whitman
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Whitman and 32 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitman and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Red Lion

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 Red Lion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.

RAIL

Downingtown

14 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

16 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 53.44 mi (86.01 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population5,293
Coordinates39.8159400, -76.1546800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Bethel (-76.15468, 39.81594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.39
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.19 $18.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.95 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.98 $13.46 $26.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Bethel. The current time is 06:37:08.

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.