How far is Crafton, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Crafton, PA to Whitman, PA is about 314 miles (505.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
314.01 mi
05h 18m
Flight
261.67 mi
421.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.67 mi
Kilometers
421.12 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.01 mi
Kilometers
505.35 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crafton
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crafton
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Crafton
156.8 mi
02h 39m
To Whitman
157.2 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
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 Crafton and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stotz Avenue

    114 m · 11 sec · Stotz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bradford Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec · Bradford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Noble Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crafton Boulevard

    795 ft · 14 sec · Crafton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baldwick Road

    3025 ft · 54 sec · Baldwick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1041 ft · 21 sec · Noblestown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    666 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crafton 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 86%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.85 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 39m from Crafton
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crafton 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 Crafton to Whitman?

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Crafton and 157.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.27 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crafton and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 261.67 mi (421.12 km).

Crafton

#1 Crafton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates40.4350700, -80.0661700
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 60 (-80.066178, 40.435056)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.94 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.55
22.16 gal · 83.88 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.27 $90.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.96 $101.91
Premium $4.95 $54.89 $109.78
Diesel $5.98 $66.26 $132.52

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 Crafton and Whitman. The current time is 03:14:47.

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.