How far is Whitman, PA from Franklin, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Franklin, PA is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Franklin.
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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 left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Christiana, Newark
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 273 West: Newark
957 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Trail
896 ft · 28 sec · Capitol Trail
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Turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Turn straight
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto New London Road
7 mi · 13 min · New London Road
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Turn left onto Chesterville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Peacedale Road
660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road
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Turn slight right onto Walker Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Franklin?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Whitman and 25.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boothwyn.
Wilmington station
Paoli
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 38.69 mi (62.26 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7428900, -75.8485500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.40 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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