How far is Whitman, PA from Longswamp, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Longswamp, PA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Longswamp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Longswamp.
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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
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
3107 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
2568 ft · 51 sec · Trumbauersville Road
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Turn slight left onto Nace Road
851 ft · 43 sec · Nace Road
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Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
2348 ft · 52 sec · Carvers Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
843 ft · 21 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike
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Continue on Seisholtzville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Seisholtzville Road
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Continue on State Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Longswamp.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Longswamp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Longswamp?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Whitman and 30.8 miles from Longswamp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Longswamp.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Longswamp. Straight-line distance: 48.04 mi (77.32 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longswamp
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,777 |
| Coordinates | 40.4981500, -75.6549100 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longswamp (-75.65491, 40.49815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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