How far is Whitman, PA from Prospect Park, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Prospect Park, PA is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Prospect Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Prospect Park.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
1253 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 420 North: Prospect Park
1312 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Wanamaker Avenue
2198 ft · 43 sec · Wanamaker Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Prospect Park.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
9.09 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Prospect Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Prospect Park?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Whitman and 5.9 miles from Prospect Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Prospect Park.
Stop Ideas Near Colwyn
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 Colwyn.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 8.34 mi (13.42 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect Park
Public park in Brooklyn, New York City
| Population | 6,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.8878900, -75.3082400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Park (-75.30824, 39.88789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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