How far is Whitman, PA from Hopewell, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Hopewell, PA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
52.33 mi
01h 23m
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
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 11, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Chadds Ford
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
26.1 mi
00h 41m
To Hopewell
26.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

    1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport

    933 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

    1289 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Bethel Road

    2316 ft · 2 min · Bethel Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Calvary Road

    1649 ft · 1 min · Calvary Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road

    2330 ft · 2 min · Roneys Corner Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.4 mi · 33%
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 30%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 17%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 14%
Roneys Corner Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Bethel Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chadds Ford
00h 41m from Whitman
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitman and Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Whitman and 26.2 miles from Hopewell.

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 5.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitman and Sunny near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford

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 Chadds Ford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 11 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.

RAIL

Wilmington station

15 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

17 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

18 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Hopewell. 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
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Hopewell (-76.01634, 39.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Hopewell. The current time is 07:14:49.

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.