How far is Big Beaver, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Big Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.1 mi
05h 39m
Flight
281.15 mi
452.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.15 mi
Kilometers
452.47 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.1 mi
Kilometers
555.39 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Big Beaver
Wed, May 13, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Beaver
2026-05-12T21:16
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Beaver
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Big Beaver
170.2 mi
02h 49m
To Whitman
174.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Big Beaver and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Beaver and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Drive

    928 ft · 44 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foxwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Foxwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    126 m · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    69 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    315.4 mi · 5 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
315 mi · 91%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Foxwood Road
1.53 mi
Passyunk Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

315 mi · 05h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 49m from Big Beaver
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Big Beaver and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Beaver to Whitman?

The road trip is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.2 miles from Big Beaver and 174.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.77 one way or $99.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Big Beaver and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Beaver and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 281.15 mi (452.47 km).

Big Beaver

#1 Big Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,827
Coordinates40.8245100, -80.3628400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.361818, 40.823791)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.1 L · about $49.77
Round trip
$99.53
24.36 gal · 92.2 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.77 $99.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.02 $112.03
Premium $4.95 $60.34 $120.68
Diesel $5.98 $72.84 $145.67

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 Big Beaver and Whitman. The current time is 21:16:56.

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.