How far is Hatfield, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Hatfield, PA to Whitman, PA is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
294.58 mi
05h 02m
Flight
242.96 mi
391.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.96 mi
Kilometers
391.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.58 mi
Kilometers
474.08 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatfield
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hatfield
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Hatfield
145.5 mi
02h 31m
To Whitman
149.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  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 Hatfield 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 80%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Pittsburgh Street
15.3 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 31m from Hatfield
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hatfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Hatfield and 149.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.49 one way or $84.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hatfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatfield and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 242.96 mi (391.01 km).

Hatfield

#1 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.739065, 39.877769)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.35 L · about $42.49
Round trip
$84.99
20.8 gal · 78.7 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.49 $84.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.83 $95.66
Premium $4.95 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.98 $62.19 $124.38

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 Hatfield and Whitman. The current time is 21:18:47.

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.