How far is Hanover, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Hanover, PA to Whitman, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
138.83 mi
02h 34m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.83 mi
Kilometers
223.43 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-16T09:37
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nottingham
PA

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Hanover
60.8 mi
01h 17m
To Whitman
78 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    65 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blooming Grove Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Blooming Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Steltz Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Steltz Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Steltz Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Steltz Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Campbell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South

  9. 9

    Continue on York Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · York Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Norrisville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East-West Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Bypass

    2988 ft · 58 sec · Hickory Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Churchville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Level Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Delaware Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

    2963 ft · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Broad Street

    703 ft · 21 sec · South Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 16 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

    3162 ft · 1 min · Pattison Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    890 ft · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 14%
Delaware Expressway
16.4 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 8%
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi · 8%
Blooming Grove Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Steltz Road
7.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
01h 17m from Hanover
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Hanover and 78 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Nottingham

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

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

RAIL

Newark

24 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Aberdeen

29 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

31 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,783
Coordinates39.8006600, -76.9830400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-76.983015, 39.800636)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.04
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.02 $40.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.95 $24.27 $48.55
Diesel $5.98 $29.30 $58.60

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Whitman. The current time is 09:37:54.

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.