How far is Irwin, PA from Walnutport, PA?
The driving distance from Irwin, PA to Walnutport, PA is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irwin and Walnutport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irwin and Walnutport.
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Start on the route
62 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Lombard Street
87 m · 19 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
159.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
27.1 mi · 31 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 143: Lenhartsville
1084 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Street
12.2 mi · 20 min · Willow Street
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Lowhill Road
1340 ft · 60 sec · Lowhill Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Road
619 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Road
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Turn left onto Hausman Road
1770 ft · 1 min · Hausman Road
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Turn right onto Heidelberg Heights Road
1340 ft · 60 sec · Heidelberg Heights Road
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Continue on Church Road
725 ft · 20 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Apple Butter Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Apple Butter Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Best Station Road
2375 ft · 55 sec · Best Station Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Road
2165 ft · 57 sec · Eagle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irwin and Walnutport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irwin and Mostly Cloudy near Walnutport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irwin to Walnutport?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Irwin and 131.1 miles from Walnutport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irwin and Mostly Cloudy near Walnutport.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Walnutport. Straight-line distance: 217.42 mi (349.91 km).
#1 Irwin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.3245100, -79.7011500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnutport
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 40.7542600, -75.5988000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnutport (-75.5988, 40.75426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $41.25 | $82.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $45.51 | $91.01 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $49.02 | $98.04 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $60.52 | $121.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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