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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.09 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.3 mi
27.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.09 mi
Kilometers
32.33 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Bell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Blue Bell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wyndmoor
PA

Town in Pennsylvania

From Whitman
10.1 mi
00h 20m
To Blue Bell
10.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2708 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    4 mi · 9 min · South 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Silver Street

    120 m · 22 sec · West Silver Street

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Flourtown

    1005 ft · 27 sec · Ramp to PA 73 & Church Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1084 ft · 26 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Skippack Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Skippack Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    14 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 11th Street
3.97 mi · 20%
Ogontz Avenue
3.66 mi · 18%
Skippack Pike
3.33 mi · 17%
Fort Washington Expressway
2.83 mi · 14%
Old York Road
1.27 mi · 6%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndmoor
00h 20m from Whitman
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wyndmoor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 6.9 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

10 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

12 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Blue Bell. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Blue Bell

#2 Blue Bell

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,067
Coordinates40.1523300, -75.2662900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Blue Bell. The current time is 08:16:28.

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.