How far is Concord, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Concord, PA to Whitman, PA is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
175.57 mi
03h 03m
Flight
136.5 mi
219.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.5 mi
Kilometers
219.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.57 mi
Kilometers
282.56 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Concord
85.1 mi
01h 31m
To Whitman
90.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 71%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 10%
Path Valley Road
9.15 mi · 5%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 2%
Forge Hill Road
2.97 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 31m from Concord
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Whitman?

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Concord and 90.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 136.5 mi (219.67 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Path Valley Road (-77.699873, 40.251673)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $25.29
Round trip
$50.58
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.29 $50.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.47 $56.94
Premium $4.95 $30.67 $61.33
Diesel $5.98 $37.02 $74.03

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 Concord and Whitman. The current time is 07:37:11.

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.