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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.94 mi
00h 24m
Flight
7.54 mi
12.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.54 mi
Kilometers
12.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.94 mi
Kilometers
15.99 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drexel Hill
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Mon, Apr 13, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-13T06:35
Arrive Drexel Hill
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Yeadon
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
5 mi
00h 12m
To Drexel Hill
5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South 34th Street

    1444 ft · 34 sec · South 34th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 49th Street

    575 ft · 25 sec · South 49th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

    1513 ft · 50 sec · South Cobbs Creek Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marshall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East Marshall Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Marshall Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue

    1623 ft · 46 sec · North Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Garrett Road

    3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    44 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    72 m · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
232.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 20%
Cedar Avenue
1.5 mi · 15%
Marshall Road
1.18 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
0.78 mi · 8%
Grays Ferry Avenue
0.7 mi · 7%
South 49th Street
0.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yeadon
00h 12m from Whitman
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yeadon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 2.9 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 2.9 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 2.9 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 2.9 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 Yeadon.

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

8 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

11 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Drexel Hill. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Drexel Hill

#2 Drexel Hill

Census designated place

Population28,043
Coordinates39.9470600, -75.2921300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Drexel Hill (-75.29213, 39.94706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Drexel Hill. The current time is 06:35:31.

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.