How far is East Franklin, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from East Franklin, PA to Whitman, PA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.83 mi
02h 16m
Flight
82.99 mi
133.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.99 mi
Kilometers
133.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.53 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in East Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Franklin
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Franklin
53.4 mi
01h 08m
To Whitman
54.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2195 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1760 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown

    836 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Shore Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Franklin 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 25%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 17%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
5.64 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 4%
West Shore Bypass
4.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 08m from East Franklin
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Franklin to Whitman?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from East Franklin and 54.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

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Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Franklin and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 82.99 mi (133.56 km).

East Franklin

#1 East Franklin

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population3,804
Coordinates40.6212000, -76.4305100
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: US 209 (-76.430548, 40.621344)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.48 $34.95
Premium $4.95 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.98 $22.72 $45.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Franklin and Whitman. The current time is 23:12:53.

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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.