How far is Whitman, PA from Pennsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Pennsburg, PA is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Pennsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Pennsburg.
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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
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Finland Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Finland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Finland Road
2010 ft · 50 sec · Finland Road
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Turn right onto Geryville Pike
1052 ft · 32 sec · Geryville Pike
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Turn left onto James Road
3086 ft · 1 min · James Road
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Continue on 6th Street
2469 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Pennsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 near Pennsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Pennsburg?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Whitman and 24.4 miles from Pennsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near Pennsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Pennsburg. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (59.99 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,853 |
| Coordinates | 40.3909300, -75.4921200 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsburg (-75.49212, 40.39093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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