How far is Whitman, PA from Drexel Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Drexel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Drexel Hill.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South 34th Street
1444 ft · 34 sec · South 34th Street
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Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 48th Street
677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street
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Continue on Greenway Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue
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Turn right onto South 49th Street
3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street
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Continue on South 49th Street
575 ft · 25 sec · South 49th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway
1513 ft · 50 sec · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Marshall Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Marshall Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Marshall Road
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Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue
1623 ft · 46 sec · North Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto Garrett Road
3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road
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Turn right
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 17 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 Drexel Hill.
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.
Oregon Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 00h 03m
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 Cloudy leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Drexel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Drexel Hill?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Yeadon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Whitman and 5 miles from Drexel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Drexel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Yeadon
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 Yeadon.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Drexel Hill. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Drexel Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 28,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.9470600, -75.2921300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drexel Hill (-75.29213, 39.94706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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