How far is Whitman, PA from Hummelstown, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Hummelstown, PA is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.2 mi
02h 12m
Flight
85.54 mi
137.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.48 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hummelstown
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Hummelstown
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
51 mi
01h 06m
To Hummelstown
51.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hockersville Road

    3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3261 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Middletown, Hummelstown

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2539 ft · 53 sec · Quarry Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1184 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.7 mi · 58%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 20%
Horseshoe Pike
8.52 mi · 8%
East Governor Road
2.95 mi · 3%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 2%
West Chocolate Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

59.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 06m from Whitman
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Hummelstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Whitman and 51.2 miles from Hummelstown.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Rain Showers near Hummelstown.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Morgan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Hummelstown. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.66 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hummelstown

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,814
Coordinates40.2653700, -76.7083000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Hummelstown (-76.7083, 40.26537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.50
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.75 $29.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $4.95 $17.88 $35.77
Diesel $5.98 $21.59 $43.18

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Hummelstown. The current time is 00:32:55.

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.