How far is Whitman, PA from Morrisville, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.82 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.15 mi
45.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitman
16.4 mi
00h 25m
To Morrisville
16.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2507 ft · 55 sec · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 676: Central Philadelphia

    1850 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    19.1 mi · 26 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton

    1885 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

    91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive

    2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Trenton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
24.5 mi · 75%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.33 mi · 7%
West Trenton Avenue
1.68 mi · 5%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Woolston Drive
0.55 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

19.1 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 25m from Whitman
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Whitman and 16.4 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Morrisville. The current time is 05:38:56.

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.