How far is Harford, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Harford, PA to Whitman, PA is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.26 mi
02h 52m
Flight
132.02 mi
212.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.02 mi
Kilometers
212.46 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.26 mi
Kilometers
272.4 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Harford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harford
2026-04-23T03:38
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harford
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harford
79 mi
01h 26m
To Whitman
90.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tingley Lake Road

    60 m · 13 sec · Tingley Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 547

    156 m · 13 sec · State Route 547

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 547

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 547

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harford 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 66%
State Route 547
24 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 9%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 26m from Harford
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harford and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Harford and 90.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harford and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harford and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 132.02 mi (212.46 km).

Harford

#1 Harford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.7823000, -75.7015800
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tingley Lake Road (-75.701439, 41.782379)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.79
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.39 $48.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.46 $54.91
Premium $4.95 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.98 $35.70 $71.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harford and Whitman. The current time is 03:38:34.

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.