How far is Graham, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Graham, PA to Whitman, PA is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
222.87 mi
03h 55m
Flight
176.61 mi
284.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.61 mi
Kilometers
284.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.87 mi
Kilometers
358.67 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Graham
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Whitman
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
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
Progress
PA

Census designated place

From Graham
110.9 mi
01h 57m
To Whitman
112 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Decatur Hill Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Decatur Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graham 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 35%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 34%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 8%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
176.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress
01h 57m from Graham
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Graham 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 Graham to Whitman?

The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Graham and 112 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Graham and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Progress

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

5 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

13 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 176.61 mi (284.23 km).

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#1 Graham

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,338
Coordinates40.9136700, -78.2472400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur Hill Road (-78.247343, 40.913701)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.77 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.23
15.72 gal · 59.54 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.12 $64.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.95 $38.94 $77.88
Diesel $5.98 $47.00 $94.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Graham and Whitman. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.