How far is Centerville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.35 mi
03h 49m
Flight
185.37 mi
298.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.37 mi
Kilometers
298.33 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.35 mi
Kilometers
361.06 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Centerville
111.7 mi
01h 54m
To Whitman
112.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nave Road

    134 m · 24 sec · Nave Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bedford Valley Road

    17.7 mi · 22 min · Bedford Valley Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    2552 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 81%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Bedford Valley Road
17.7 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
I 70
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
01h 54m from Centerville
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Centerville and 112.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 185.37 mi (298.33 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,133
Coordinates39.8295300, -78.6497400
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Nave Road (-78.649919, 39.829481)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.72
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.36 $64.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.42 $72.85
Premium $4.95 $39.24 $78.47
Diesel $5.98 $47.36 $94.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Whitman. The current time is 23:52:50.

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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.