How far is Whitman, PA from Parkesburg, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Parkesburg, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Parkesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Parkesburg.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
913 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester
1239 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.7 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2266 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Octorara Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Parkesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Schuylkill Expressway
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
19.7 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Parkesburg?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Whitman and 27.9 miles from Parkesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Paoli
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paoli.
Paoli
Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Parkesburg. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.3 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkesburg
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 39.9587200, -75.9193900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkesburg (-75.91939, 39.95872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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