How far is Whitman, PA from Maxatawny, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Maxatawny, PA is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
67.25 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.59 mi
83.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.25 mi
Kilometers
108.23 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maxatawny
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Maxatawny
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Whitman
33.6 mi
00h 44m
To Maxatawny
33.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.3 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Service Plaza

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    675 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1958 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cetronia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Cetronia Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grange Road

    126 m · 11 sec · Grange Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Trexlertown Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1395 ft · 23 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.3 mi · 54%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 23%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 5%
Trexlertown Bypass
3.12 mi · 5%
Hamilton Boulevard
3.11 mi · 5%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 44m from Whitman
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Maxatawny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 33.6 miles from Whitman and 33.6 miles from Maxatawny.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Maxatawny.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kulpsville, 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 Kulpsville.

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Maxatawny. Straight-line distance: 51.59 mi (83.02 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Maxatawny

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population7,202
Coordinates40.5426000, -75.6888000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Maxatawny (-75.6888, 40.5426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Maxatawny. The current time is 07:44:14.

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.