How far is Clarks Green, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Clarks Green, PA to Whitman, PA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.59 mi
02h 30m
Flight
112.56 mi
181.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Clarks Green
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarks Green
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarks Green
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Clarks Green
67.6 mi
01h 15m
To Whitman
79 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Green and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    2848 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    2218 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 476

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarks Green 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 76%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.69 mi
Northern Boulevard
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 15m from Clarks Green
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarks Green 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 Clarks Green to Whitman?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Clarks Green and 79 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarks Green and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 112.56 mi (181.15 km).

Clarks Green

#1 Clarks Green

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,383
Coordinates41.4928600, -75.6996400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-75.699619, 41.492937)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.25
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.12 $42.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.78 $47.55
Premium $4.95 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.98 $30.92 $61.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarks Green and Whitman. The current time is 23:00:24.

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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.