How far is Elim, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Elim, PA to Whitman, PA is about 243.6 miles (392 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
243.59 mi
04h 19m
Flight
201.84 mi
324.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.84 mi
Kilometers
324.83 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.59 mi
Kilometers
392.02 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Elim
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elim
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elim
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Elim
121.4 mi
02h 09m
To Whitman
122.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alberta Avenue

    155 m · 26 sec · Alberta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goucher Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goucher Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Osborne Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Osborne Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1161 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ohio Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oakland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Penrod Street

    1089 ft · 33 sec · Penrod Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Elim 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 74%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
201.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 09m from Elim
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elim 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 Elim to Whitman?

The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Elim and 122.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elim and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elim and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 201.84 mi (324.83 km).

Elim

#1 Elim

City in Alaska

Population3,727
Coordinates40.2978500, -78.9425300
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Alberta Avenue (-78.942419, 40.297752)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.54 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.28
17.2 gal · 65.08 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.14 $70.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.95 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $5.98 $51.43 $102.86

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 Elim and Whitman. The current time is 23:49:38.

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.