How far is Dravosburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Dravosburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
298.43 mi
05h 04m
Flight
251.66 mi
405.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.66 mi
Kilometers
405.01 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.43 mi
Kilometers
480.28 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Dravosburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dravosburg
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dravosburg
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 Dravosburg
148.3 mi
02h 32m
To Whitman
150.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Dravosburg and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    78 m · 18 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McClure Street

    119 m · 23 sec · McClure Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2762 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Dravosburg Road

    1594 ft · 27 sec · Dravosburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Duquesne Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Dravosburg 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 87%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Duquesne Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 32m from Dravosburg
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dravosburg 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 Dravosburg to Whitman?

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 148.3 miles from Dravosburg and 150.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dravosburg 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 Dravosburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 251.66 mi (405.01 km).

Dravosburg

#1 Dravosburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,710
Coordinates40.3506300, -79.8861600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-79.8863, 40.350844)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.86 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.05
21.06 gal · 79.72 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.03 $86.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.43 $96.85
Premium $4.95 $52.17 $104.33
Diesel $5.98 $62.97 $125.94

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 Dravosburg and Whitman. The current time is 01:58:36.

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.