How far is Whitman, PA from Blue Bell, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Blue Bell, PA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Blue Bell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Blue Bell.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
4 mi · 9 min · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto West Silver Street
120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Flourtown
1005 ft · 27 sec · Ramp to PA 73 & Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1084 ft · 26 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Skippack Pike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
14 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Blue Bell.
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.
South 11th Street
Turn right onto South 11th Street
3.97 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Bell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Blue Bell?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Wyndmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Whitman and 10.1 miles from Blue Bell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Bell.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndmoor
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 Wyndmoor.
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Blue Bell. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Bell
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,067 |
| Coordinates | 40.1523300, -75.2662900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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