How far is Whitman, PA from Oxford, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Oxford, PA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
50.65 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.61 mi
71.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.51 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
25.3 mi
00h 39m
To Oxford
25.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Cochranville, Oxford

    1134 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Limestone Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
15.6 mi · 31%
Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 31%
Baltimore Pike
9.05 mi · 18%
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 15%
Limestone Road
1.23 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 39m from Whitman
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 25.3 miles from Whitman and 25.4 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.5 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 10.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

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 Oxford. Straight-line distance: 44.61 mi (71.79 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 Oxford. The current time is 22:04:47.

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.