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

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to New London, PA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
46.88 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.3 mi
63.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.3 mi
Kilometers
63.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T06:04
Arrive New London
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
23.4 mi
00h 36m
To New London
23.5 mi
00h 36m

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
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

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

    1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport

    933 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    10 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 796: Jennersville

    1200 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Jennersville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Jennersville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Road

    35 m · 3 sec · State Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 33%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.96 mi · 21%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 19%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 16%
North Jennersville Road
2.42 mi · 5%
Newark Road
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

15.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 36m from Whitman
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Whitman and 23.5 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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 Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and New London. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.25 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 New London

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population5,967
Coordinates39.7826100, -75.8755000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: New London (-75.8755, 39.78261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 London. The current time is 06:04:18.

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.