How far is Avalon, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Avalon, PA to Whitman, PA is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avalon and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon and Whitman.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1259 ft · 37 sec · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue
1592 ft · 1 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
4.6 mi · 9 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
100 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
1357 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville
1337 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh
596 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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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 Avalon and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avalon and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avalon to Whitman?
The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Avalon and 158.3 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Avalon and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 262.28 mi (422.1 km).
#1 Avalon
City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 40.5009000, -80.0675600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $45.52 | $91.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.23 | $102.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.19 | $110.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.62 | $133.23 |
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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