How far is Huntingdon, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Huntingdon, PA to Whitman, PA is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.61 mi
03h 37m
Flight
155.68 mi
250.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.68 mi
Kilometers
250.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.61 mi
Kilometers
326.07 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Huntingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingdon
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingdon
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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Huntingdon
98.9 mi
01h 48m
To Whitman
103.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
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 Huntingdon and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    53 m · 12 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingdon 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 61%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 9%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 8%
William Penn Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 48m from Huntingdon
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon to Whitman?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Huntingdon and 103.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingdon and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 155.68 mi (250.54 km).

Huntingdon

#1 Huntingdon

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,879
Coordinates40.4848000, -78.0102800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-78.010382, 40.484834)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.43
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.21 $58.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.88 $65.77
Premium $4.95 $35.42 $70.84
Diesel $5.98 $42.76 $85.51

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 Huntingdon and Whitman. The current time is 21:17:36.

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.