How far is Emsworth, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Emsworth, PA to Whitman, PA is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
316.94 mi
05h 18m
Flight
263.77 mi
424.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.77 mi
Kilometers
424.49 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.94 mi
Kilometers
510.06 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Emsworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emsworth
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emsworth
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 Emsworth
157.9 mi
02h 39m
To Whitman
159 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Emsworth and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lowry Avenue

    25 m · 10 sec · Lowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

    100 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    1357 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emsworth 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 85%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Ohio River Boulevard
6.44 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
263.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 39m from Emsworth
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emsworth 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 Emsworth to Whitman?

The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 157.9 miles from Emsworth and 159 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.68 one way or $91.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emsworth 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 Emsworth and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 263.77 mi (424.49 km).

Emsworth

#1 Emsworth

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,333
Coordinates40.5100700, -80.0945000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowry Avenue (-80.094608, 40.510068)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.33 L · about $45.68
Round trip
$91.36
22.36 gal · 84.66 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.68 $91.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.42 $102.83
Premium $4.95 $55.39 $110.77
Diesel $5.98 $66.86 $133.71

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 Emsworth and Whitman. The current time is 00:23:12.

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.