How far is Whitman, PA from Dale, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Dale, PA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.65 mi
01h 26m
Flight
42.2 mi
67.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.74 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T09:47
Arrive Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
26.3 mi
00h 43m
To Dale
26.3 mi
00h 43m

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
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sumneytown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gravel Pike

    948 ft · 27 sec · Gravel Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hill Road

    1231 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hill Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Niantic Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 100

    68 m · 9 sec · Route 100

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dairy Lane

    1426 ft · 1 min · Dairy Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Route 100

    1 km · 1 min · Old Route 100

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Forgedale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dale Road

    826 ft · 36 sec · Dale Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 29%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 19%
Main Street
5.4 mi · 10%
Hill Road
5.19 mi · 10%
Sumneytown Pike
4.21 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 43m from Whitman
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Whitman and 26.3 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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 East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Dale. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dale

Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,110
Coordinates40.4162100, -75.6157400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Dale (-75.61574, 40.41621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

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 Dale. The current time is 09:47:25.

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.