How far is Dunkard, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Dunkard, PA to Whitman, PA is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkard and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkard and Whitman.
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Start on Shelby Lane
35 m · 7 sec · Shelby Lane
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Turn right onto Taylortown Road
1421 ft · 1 min · Taylortown Road
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Continue on Taylortown Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
2907 ft · 1 min · Bobtown Road
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Turn right onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Continue on Power Plant Road
1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road
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Turn left
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway
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Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkard and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dunkard 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 Dunkard to Whitman?
The road trip is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 156.2 miles from Dunkard and 164.3 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dunkard and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkard and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 255.97 mi (411.95 km).
#1 Dunkard
Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 39.7411900, -79.9747800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.63 | $135.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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