How far is Granville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Granville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
172.96 mi
03h 05m
Flight
137.51 mi
221.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.51 mi
Kilometers
221.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.96 mi
Kilometers
278.35 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Granville
86 mi
01h 32m
To Whitman
87 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 56 sec · Granville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Granville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Granville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 103 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 103 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Juniata Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Juniata Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lewistown Narrows

  8. 8

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

    968 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    910 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Granville 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 45%
Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 30%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 11%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
State Route 103 North
3.81 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 32m from Granville
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Granville and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Granville and 87 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Granville and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 137.51 mi (221.3 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-77.625574, 40.553604)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.1 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.85
12.2 gal · 46.2 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.92 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.05 $56.11
Premium $4.95 $30.22 $60.44
Diesel $5.98 $36.48 $72.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granville and Whitman. The current time is 01:10:17.

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.