How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Whitman, PA is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lackawaxen and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen and Whitman.
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Start on the route
40 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739
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Take the ramp right
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
1439 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road
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Continue on South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
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Turn slight right onto Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
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Continue on Church Street
2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 423
3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2148 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Lackawaxen and Whitman.
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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny leaving Lackawaxen and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lackawaxen to Whitman?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Lackawaxen and 72.6 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lackawaxen and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lackawaxen and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 108.51 mi (174.63 km).
#1 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.70 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
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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