How far is Charleston, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Charleston, PA to Whitman, PA is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
350.33 mi
06h 06m
Flight
287.92 mi
463.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.92 mi
Kilometers
463.36 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.33 mi
Kilometers
563.8 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Tue, May 26, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, May 26, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-25T17:57
Arrive Whitman
Tue, May 26, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Charleston
184.3 mi
03h 03m
To Whitman
166 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenfield Road

    21 m · 5 sec · Greenfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Market Street

    2337 ft · 58 sec · West Market Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Erie Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Erie Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Perry Highway

    963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    261.1 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
261 mi · 75%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 21%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 4%
Sharon-Mercer Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
West Market Street
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

261 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
03h 03m from Charleston
Leave By
11:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Whitman?

The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.3 miles from Charleston and 166 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.50 one way or $101.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 287.92 mi (463.36 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,390
Coordinates41.2370000, -80.3603400
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenfield Road (-80.360513, 41.236996)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.36 gal
46.8 L · about $50.50
Round trip
$101.01
24.72 gal · 93.6 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.7 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.50 $101.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.84 $113.69
Premium $4.95 $61.23 $122.46
Diesel $5.98 $73.91 $147.83

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Whitman. The current time is 17:57:26.

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.