How far is Whitman, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Haverford, PA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Haverford.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
1115 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
2488 ft · 47 sec · Montgomery Drive
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
715 ft · 21 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue
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Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
881 ft · 46 sec · Cardinal Avenue
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Turn left onto City Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
658 ft · 25 sec · Anderson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1546 ft · 60 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Haverford.
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.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.34 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Haverford?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Whitman and 11.2 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Philadelphia.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.97 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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