How far is Greenwood, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Greenwood, PA to Whitman, PA is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.53 mi
02h 55m
Flight
125.28 mi
201.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.28 mi
Kilometers
201.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.53 mi
Kilometers
263.17 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T23:53
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Greenwood
80 mi
01h 27m
To Whitman
83.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    68 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 61%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 16%
I 76 East
18.6 mi · 11%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
01h 27m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Whitman?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Greenwood and 83.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 125.28 mi (201.62 km).

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#1 Greenwood

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.9059300, -77.5194300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-77.519416, 39.906119)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.84 L · about $23.58
Round trip
$47.15
11.54 gal · 43.68 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.58 $47.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.54 $53.07
Premium $4.95 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.98 $34.50 $69.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Whitman. The current time is 23:53:13.

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.