How far is Worcester, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Worcester, PA to Whitman, PA is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
43.07 mi
00h 52m
Flight
22.1 mi
35.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.1 mi
Kilometers
35.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.31 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Whitman
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Wyncote
PA

Census designated place

From Worcester
12.6 mi
00h 26m
To Whitman
30.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Forge Road

    5 m · 5 sec · Valley Forge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Skippack Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike

    1084 ft · 31 sec · Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfield Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Rising Sun Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Germantown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Germantown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  17. 17

    Continue on South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    913 ft · 46 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skippack Pike
8.76 mi · 20%
Ogontz Avenue
3.67 mi · 9%
South 6th Street
2.31 mi · 5%
Fort Washington Expressway
2.24 mi · 5%
North 6th Street
2.16 mi · 5%
Germantown Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Skippack Pike

Turn right onto Skippack Pike

8.76 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyncote
00h 26m from Worcester
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Worcester and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Wyncote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Worcester and 30.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyncote

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 Wyncote and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.4 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyncote.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

11 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

15 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

15 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

16 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.57 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,472
Coordinates40.2012200, -75.3465700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Forge Road (-75.346544, 40.201207)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Whitman. The current time is 20:29:08.

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.