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

The driving distance from East Washington, PA to Whitman, PA is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
316.52 mi
05h 14m
Flight
269.36 mi
433.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.36 mi
Kilometers
433.49 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.52 mi
Kilometers
509.39 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in East Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Washington
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Washington
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Washington
157.7 mi
02h 37m
To Whitman
158.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chestnut Street

    11 m · 6 sec · East Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    610 ft · 28 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Beau Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Beau Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Clare Drive

    66 m · 5 sec · Clare Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    620 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Washington 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 12%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
East Beau Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
269.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 37m from East Washington
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Washington 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 Washington to Whitman?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from East Washington and 158.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.64 one way or $91.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Washington and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 269.36 mi (433.49 km).

East Washington

#1 East Washington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,801
Coordinates40.1736800, -80.2375600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chestnut Street (-80.237566, 40.173703)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $45.64
Round trip
$91.28
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.64 $91.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.37 $102.74
Premium $4.95 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.98 $66.80 $133.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Washington and Whitman. The current time is 00:25:33.

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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.