How far is Whitman, PA from Emmaus, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Emmaus, PA is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
58.48 mi
01h 29m
Flight
46.65 mi
75.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.11 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emmaus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Emmaus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

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
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
29.3 mi
00h 44m
To Emmaus
29.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Limeport Road

    1577 ft · 43 sec · Limeport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Steinsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wind Hill Road

    69 m · 14 sec · Wind Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Steinsburg Road

    1117 ft · 36 sec · Steinsburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Limeport Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Limeport Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Emmaus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Emmaus Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Limeport Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Limeport Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Brunner Road

    928 ft · 33 sec · Brunner Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto South 5th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2128 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto North 3rd Street

    865 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 42%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 26%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 6%
Allentown Road
2.62 mi · 4%
Steinsburg Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 44m from Whitman
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Emmaus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Whitman and 29.2 miles from Emmaus.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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 Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Emmaus. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.07 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Emmaus

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population11,493
Coordinates40.5395400, -75.4968500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Emmaus (-75.49685, 40.53954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Emmaus. The current time is 02:34:44.

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.