How far is Whitman, PA from Bryn Athyn, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bryn Athyn, PA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.69 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.55 mi
25.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.55 mi
Kilometers
25.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryn Athyn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T11:02
Arrive Bryn Athyn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Whitman
10.3 mi
00h 19m
To Bryn Athyn
10.3 mi
00h 19m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Bryn Athyn.

  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

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 73: Cottman Avenue, Rhawn Street

    1614 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Cottman Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Cottman Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ryan Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Ryan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Welsh Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Welsh Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bustleton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Red Lion Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Red Lion Road

  14. 14

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

    3010 ft · 2 min · Huntingdon Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alnwick Road

    678 ft · 30 sec · Alnwick Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Avenue

    1055 ft · 47 sec · South Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
8.49 mi · 41%
Red Lion Road
2.45 mi · 12%
Roosevelt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 8%
Bustleton Avenue
1.38 mi · 7%
Ryan Avenue
1.31 mi · 6%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

8.49 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 19m from Whitman
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Bryn Athyn?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Whitman and 10.3 miles from Bryn Athyn.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near Bryn Athyn.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.8 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Bryn Athyn. Straight-line distance: 15.55 mi (25.03 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bryn Athyn

#2 Bryn Athyn

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population1,314
Coordinates40.1315000, -75.0673900
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Bryn Athyn (-75.06739, 40.1315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 Bryn Athyn. The current time is 11:02:09.

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.