How far is Kane, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Kane, PA to Whitman, PA is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kane and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kane and Whitman.
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Start on North Fraley Street
28 m · 9 sec · North Fraley Street
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Turn left onto Haines Street
1919 ft · 1 min · Haines Street
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Turn right onto Hacker Street
1459 ft · 56 sec · Hacker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Biddle Street
32 m · 4 sec · Biddle Street
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Turn right onto Westerberg Way
892 ft · 25 sec · Westerberg Way
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Continue on Brick Yard Road
1266 ft · 25 sec · Brick Yard Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Kane-Wilcox Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kane-Wilcox Road
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Continue on Brick Yard Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Brick Yard Road
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Continue on Buena Vista Highway
4.9 mi · 9 min · Buena Vista Highway
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street
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Take the exit slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Powers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue
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Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Maurus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street
153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street
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Continue on North Saint Marys Street
1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn left onto State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kane and Whitman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Kane 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 Kane to Whitman?
The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
California is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Kane and 140.4 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kane and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near California
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 California.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kane and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 226.07 mi (363.83 km).
#1 Kane
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.6628400, -78.8111400 |
| Altitude | 617 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $43.03 | $86.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.43 | $96.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.17 | $104.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.97 | $125.94 |
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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