How far is Arlington Heights, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, PA to Whitman, PA is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.4 mi
02h 03m
Flight
74.23 mi
119.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.23 mi
Kilometers
119.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.41 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Nov 7, 9:52 AM EST
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 11:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-11-07T07:49
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Nov 7, 9:52 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:30 PM EST
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Arlington Heights
51.3 mi
01h 01m
To Whitman
52.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1610 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pocono Park Drive

    82 m · 12 sec · Pocono Park Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shafers Schoolhouse Road

    640 ft · 13 sec · Shafers Schoolhouse Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    101 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 36%
Shafers Schoolhouse Road
23.4 mi · 23%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
15.7 mi · 15%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 15%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 01m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
2:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Whitman?

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Arlington Heights and 52.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmaus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 74.23 mi (119.46 km).

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#1 Arlington Heights

Positioned within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 509 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.9900900, -75.2162900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.216326, 40.990084)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $16.07
Round trip
$32.13
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $16.07 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.82 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $5.27 $19.25 $38.50
Diesel $6.58 $24.02 $48.05

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Whitman. The current time is 07:49:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.