How far is Greencastle, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Greencastle, PA to Whitman, PA is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greencastle and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greencastle and Whitman.
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Start on West Baltimore Street
3045 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
1447 ft · 40 sec · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn left onto I 81 North: Chambersburg
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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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 Greencastle 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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greencastle 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 Greencastle to Whitman?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 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?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Greencastle and 88.9 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greencastle and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greencastle and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 136.71 mi (220.02 km).
#1 Greencastle
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7903700, -77.7277700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.47 | $60.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.78 | $73.55 |
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
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