How far is Forest Lake, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Lake, PA to Whitman, PA is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Lake and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake and Whitman.
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Start on Road 6
1157 ft · 58 sec · Road 6
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Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road
3271 ft · 2 min · Lake Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 167
1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 167
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Continue on Owego Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Owego Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street
68 m · 4 sec · Wyalusing Street
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Continue on Church Street
2741 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Grow Avenue
8.1 mi · 14 min · Grow Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1637 ft · 28 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Route 492
1128 ft · 20 sec · State Route 492
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Take the ramp right
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
1020 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown
157 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Lake and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Lake and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Lake to Whitman?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Forest Lake and 95.8 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Lake and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Lake and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 142.27 mi (228.96 km).
#1 Forest Lake
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 41.8842400, -75.9593600 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.89 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.60 | $65.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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