How far is Brackenridge, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Brackenridge, PA to Whitman, PA is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brackenridge and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackenridge and Whitman.
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Start on Cornelia Street
31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn straight onto Morgan Street
141 m · 25 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1732 ft · 1 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Horner Street
778 ft · 41 sec · Horner Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road
126 m · 10 sec · Freeport Road
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Continue on East 10th Avenue
2376 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Bull Creek Road
1 km · 1 min · Bull Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Russellton
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Hite Road
1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road
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Turn left onto Russellton Road
1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road
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Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Continue on Pearl Avenue
1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road
1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 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 Brackenridge 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
280 mi · 05h 04m
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 Likely leaving Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge to Whitman?
The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Brackenridge and 157.2 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.19 one way or $90.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brackenridge and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brackenridge and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 246.42 mi (396.58 km).
#1 Brackenridge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081200, -79.7411600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.86 | $101.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.79 | $109.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
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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