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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.06 mi
27.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T16:32
Arrive Chester Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Ridley Park
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
11.2 mi
00h 18m
To Chester Heights
11.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

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

    1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport

    933 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 452 North

    703 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2117 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennell Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Concord Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Aston Mills Road

    2349 ft · 47 sec · Aston Mills Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Birney Highway

    2261 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway

    26 m · 2 sec · Birney Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway

    834 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Llewellyn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Valleybrook Road

    2393 ft · 57 sec · Valleybrook Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 69%
Pennell Road
1.14 mi · 5%
US 322 West
1.14 mi · 5%
Concord Road
0.95 mi · 4%
Llewellyn Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Birney Highway
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridley Park
00h 18m from Whitman
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridley Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.8 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 9.8 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 9.9 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 9.8 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 Ridley Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

19 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Chester Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Chester Heights

#2 Chester Heights

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,751
Coordinates39.8901100, -75.4754800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Chester Heights (-75.47548, 39.89011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Chester Heights. The current time is 16:32:35.

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.