How far is Colerain, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Whitman, PA is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.95 mi
03h 48m
Flight
163.51 mi
263.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.51 mi
Kilometers
263.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.95 mi
Kilometers
344.32 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Whitman
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
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
Steelton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Colerain
106.4 mi
01h 54m
To Whitman
107.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Birmingham Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto William Penn Highway

    21.4 mi · 31 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  18. 18

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 58%
William Penn Highway
21.4 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 9%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 7%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Spruce Creek Road
4.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steelton
01h 54m from Colerain
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain 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 Colerain to Whitman?

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Steelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Colerain and 107.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Steelton

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

4 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

22 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 163.51 mi (263.15 km).

Colerain

#1 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Creek Road (-78.114717, 40.626167)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.58 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.70
15.1 gal · 57.16 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.85 $61.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.72 $69.44
Premium $4.95 $37.40 $74.81
Diesel $5.98 $45.15 $90.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Whitman. The current time is 11:01:13.

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.