How far is Whitman, PA from Fairmount, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Fairmount, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Fairmount.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham
1615 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Christine Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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Turn right onto Green Lane
2890 ft · 1 min · Green Lane
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Turn right onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Little Britain Road North
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Turn sharp right onto Fairmount Road
15 m · 2 sec · Fairmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Fairmount.
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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Red Lion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Whitman and 30.9 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Fairmount.
Stop Ideas Near Red Lion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Lion.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmount
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 39.8145500, -76.1282900 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-76.12829, 39.81455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
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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