How far is Fayette, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Fayette, PA to Whitman, PA is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
303.83 mi
05h 16m
Flight
252.66 mi
406.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.66 mi
Kilometers
406.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.83 mi
Kilometers
488.97 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-18T06:33
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Fayette
151.4 mi
02h 38m
To Whitman
152.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
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 Fayette and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gallatin Road

    80 m · 22 sec · Gallatin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto McClellandtown Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 78%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 5%
McClellandtown Road
9.01 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 38m from Fayette
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Whitman?

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 151.4 miles from Fayette and 152.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 252.66 mi (406.62 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin Road (-79.918707, 39.822302)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.58 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
21.44 gal · 81.16 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.30 $98.60
Premium $4.95 $53.11 $106.21
Diesel $5.98 $64.11 $128.21

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 Fayette and Whitman. The current time is 06:33:45.

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.