How far is Whitman, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bristol, PA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
24.94 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.49 mi
32.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.49 mi
Kilometers
32.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.94 mi
Kilometers
40.14 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 3, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, May 3, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-05-03T22:22
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 3, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cheltenham
PA

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Bristol
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Washington Avenue

    2507 ft · 55 sec · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 676: Central Philadelphia

    1850 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  9. 9

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.2 mi · 61%
State Road
3.3 mi · 13%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Otter Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Street Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

15.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheltenham
00h 17m from Whitman
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Whitman and 13.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 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 9 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 8.9 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 8.9 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 Cheltenham.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

12 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 20.49 mi (32.97 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Bristol. The current time is 22:22:35.

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.