How far is Whitman, PA from New Hope, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to New Hope, PA is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
42.18 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.88 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Croydon
PA

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

From Whitman
21.1 mi
00h 32m
To New Hope
21.1 mi
00h 32m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and New Hope.

  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

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hope

    1955 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

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

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  10. 10

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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    17 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
29.9 mi · 71%
Taylorsville Road
5.05 mi · 12%
River Road
3.7 mi · 9%
South 5th Street
1.26 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.02 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croydon
00h 32m from Whitman
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to New Hope?

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Croydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Whitman and 21.1 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Croydon

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 Croydon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

19 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.7 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: New Hope (-74.95128, 40.36427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 New Hope. The current time is 07:27:42.

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.