How far is Bigler, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Bigler, PA to Whitman, PA is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
229.24 mi
04h 03m
Flight
181.35 mi
291.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.35 mi
Kilometers
291.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.24 mi
Kilometers
368.92 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigler
2026-04-14T22:22
Arrive Whitman
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigler
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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Bigler
114.1 mi
02h 01m
To Whitman
115.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Road

    32 m · 11 sec · Walker Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bigler Road

    1211 ft · 38 sec · Bigler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bigler 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 34%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 33%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 8%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
02h 01m from Bigler
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bigler 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 Bigler to Whitman?

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Bigler and 115.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bigler and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

46 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bigler and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 181.35 mi (291.85 km).

Bigler

#1 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Road (-78.306421, 40.984786)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $33.06
Round trip
$66.11
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.06 $66.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.21 $74.41
Premium $4.95 $40.08 $80.16
Diesel $5.98 $48.38 $96.76

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigler and Whitman. The current time is 22:22:04.

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.