How far is Whitman, PA from Chester Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Chester Heights, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Chester Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Chester Heights.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 452 North
703 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
2117 ft · 48 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Pennell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennell Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Concord Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Aston Mills Road
2349 ft · 47 sec · Aston Mills Road
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Continue on Birney Highway
2261 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway
26 m · 2 sec · Birney Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway
834 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway
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Continue on Llewellyn Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road
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Turn right onto Valleybrook Road
2393 ft · 57 sec · Valleybrook Road
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Chester Heights.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Chester Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Chester Heights?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Ridley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Whitman and 11.3 miles from Chester Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Chester Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Ridley Park
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 Ridley Park.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Chester Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester Heights
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.8901100, -75.4754800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Heights (-75.47548, 39.89011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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