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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.35 mi
05h 14m
Flight
226.07 mi
363.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.07 mi
Kilometers
363.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.35 mi
Kilometers
480.15 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Kane
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kane
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kane
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
California
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Kane
158 mi
02h 37m
To Whitman
140.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Kane and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fraley Street

    28 m · 9 sec · North Fraley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haines Street

    1919 ft · 1 min · Haines Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hacker Street

    1459 ft · 56 sec · Hacker Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Biddle Street

    32 m · 4 sec · Biddle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westerberg Way

    892 ft · 25 sec · Westerberg Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1266 ft · 25 sec · Brick Yard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brickyard Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kane-Wilcox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kane-Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brick Yard Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Buena Vista Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  31. 31

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  33. 33

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  39. 39

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  46. 46

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 55%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 25%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 4%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 3%
Bennetts Valley Highway
7.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California
02h 37m from Kane
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

86 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kane and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 226.07 mi (363.83 km).

Kane

#1 Kane

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population3,421
Coordinates41.6628400, -78.8111400
Altitude617
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fraley Street (-78.811073, 41.66284)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.85 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.05
21.06 gal · 79.7 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kane and Whitman. The current time is 00:17:46.

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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.