How far is Whitman, PA from Churchville, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Churchville, PA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
26.69 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.97 mi
32.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.97 mi
Kilometers
32.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.95 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
13.4 mi
00h 21m
To Churchville
13.4 mi
00h 21m

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 Churchville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 West: Woodhaven Road

    3182 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodhaven Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    817 ft · 17 sec · Evans Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Byberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Byberry Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bustleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bustleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bustleton Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bustleton Pike

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bridgetown Pike

    153 m · 15 sec · Bridgetown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buck Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bristol Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bustleton Pike

    2412 ft · 57 sec · Bustleton Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    1633 ft · 1 min · Valley Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valley Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.4 mi · 50%
Woodhaven Road
3.44 mi · 13%
Bustleton Pike
1.86 mi · 7%
Bristol Road
1.61 mi · 6%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Byberry Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheltenham
00h 21m from Whitman
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Churchville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 13.4 miles from Whitman and 13.4 miles from Churchville.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.7 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 Churchville. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Churchville

Unincorporated community in Virginia

Population4,128
Coordinates40.1862200, -75.0187800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Churchville (-75.01878, 40.18622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 Churchville. The current time is 03:15:38.

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.