How far is Whitman, PA from Ferndale, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Ferndale, PA is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
49.37 mi
01h 25m
Flight
42.64 mi
68.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.37 mi
Kilometers
79.45 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Montgomeryville
PA

Census designated place

From Whitman
24.7 mi
00h 42m
To Ferndale
24.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    5.3 mi · 13 min · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue

    2185 ft · 47 sec · West Lehigh Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Germantown Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    1428 ft · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    141 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    74 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower State Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike

    2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower State Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower State Road

    2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US 202 Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 202 Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Doylestown Bypass

    119 m · 8 sec · Doylestown Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Easton

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Doylestown Bypass

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Doylestown Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Easton Road

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Easton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Easton Road
15.5 mi · 31%
Fort Washington Expressway
9.64 mi · 20%
Lower State Road
6.8 mi · 14%
South 5th Street
5.27 mi · 11%
Ogontz Avenue
3.66 mi · 7%
Doylestown Bypass
2.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Easton Road

Continue on Easton Road

15.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomeryville
00h 42m from Whitman
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Montgomeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Whitman and 24.7 miles from Ferndale.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomeryville

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 Montgomeryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 14.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

29 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.63 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Ferndale (-75.17879, 40.53371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Ferndale. The current time is 09:44:55.

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.