How far is Gastonville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Gastonville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
310.95 mi
05h 08m
Flight
256.92 mi
413.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.92 mi
Kilometers
413.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.95 mi
Kilometers
500.43 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonville
2026-04-30T04:14
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonville
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Gastonville
151.4 mi
02h 34m
To Whitman
159.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Avenue

    1002 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonville 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 81%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.59 mi · 1%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 34m from Gastonville
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gastonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 Gastonville and 159.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.82 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gastonville and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Gastonville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 256.92 mi (413.47 km).

Gastonville

#1 Gastonville

Census designated place

Population2,818
Coordinates40.2572900, -79.9958800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Avenue (-79.995613, 40.257365)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.54 L · about $44.82
Round trip
$89.65
21.94 gal · 83.08 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.82 $89.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.45 $100.90
Premium $4.95 $54.35 $108.69
Diesel $5.98 $65.60 $131.20

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonville and Whitman. The current time is 04:14:34.

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.