How far is Cherry Ridge, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Cherry Ridge, PA to Whitman, PA is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Ridge and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge and Whitman.
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Start on Wanaka Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wanaka Road
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Turn right onto Lake Ariel Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Lake Ariel Highway
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Continue on Easton Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Hamlin Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlin Highway
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Turn slight left onto Hollisterville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hollisterville Road
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Continue on Madisonville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Madisonville Road
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Continue on Brook Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
945 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Market Street
42 m · 10 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1217 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Drinker Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Drinker Turnpike
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Continue on Drinker Turnpike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Drinker Turnpike
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1202 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp left
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2148 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Cherry Ridge and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cherry Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Cherry Ridge to Whitman?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Cherry Ridge and 94.4 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Cherry Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Ridge and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 111.77 mi (179.88 km).
#1 Cherry Ridge
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5317500, -75.2785100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
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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