How far is Albion, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Albion, PA to Whitman, PA is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Whitman.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Route 6N
9.3 mi · 13 min · Route 6N
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Take the ramp slight right
2247 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
48.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 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
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albion and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albion to Whitman?
The road trip is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.4 miles from Albion and 189.1 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.16 one way or $114.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Albion and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 304.31 mi (489.74 km).
#1 Albion
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906100, -80.3664500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $57.16 | $114.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $64.34 | $128.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $69.31 | $138.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $83.66 | $167.32 |
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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