How far is Whitman, PA from Richmond, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Richmond, PA is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Richmond.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2507 ft · 55 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
2081 ft · 1 min · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 676: Central Philadelphia
1850 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allegheny Avenue, Castor Avenue
1251 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Street
3002 ft · 2 min · Westmoreland Street
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1555 ft · 53 sec · Aramingo Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tioga Street
151 m · 24 sec · East Tioga Street
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Turn right onto Tulip Street
17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Richmond.
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 right onto Delaware Expressway
3.77 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Richmond?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Whitman and 3.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
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 Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.74 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9934500, -75.1001700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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