How far is Laurys Station, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Laurys Station, PA to Whitman, PA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.61 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.11 mi
95.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.11 mi
Kilometers
95.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.61 mi
Kilometers
134.55 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Laurys Station
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurys Station
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurys Station
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Laurys Station
36.5 mi
00h 49m
To Whitman
47.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
58ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurys Station and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurys Station and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.3 mi ยท 12 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft ยท 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi ยท 7 min ยท Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km ยท 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft ยท 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi ยท 40 min ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft ยท 18 sec ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1758 ft ยท 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft ยท 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi ยท 18 min ยท Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi ยท 5 min ยท Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft ยท 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    46 m ยท 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft ยท 13 sec ยท West Oregon Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft ยท 30 sec ยท South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m ยท 24 sec ยท Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m ยท 14 sec ยท South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m ยท 10 sec ยท Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurys Station 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi ยท 45%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi ยท 19%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi ยท 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi ยท 4%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi ยท 2%
I 76 East
0.69 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi ยท 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 49m from Laurys Station
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Laurys Station and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurys Station to Whitman?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Laurys Station and 47.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laurys Station and Mostly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurys Station and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 59.11 mi (95.13 km).

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#1 Laurys Station

Situated within North Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 377 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.7231500, -75.5301800
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 145 (-75.530112, 40.723204)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L ยท about $13.17
Round trip
$26.34
5.9 gal ยท 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $13.17 $26.34
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.53 $29.06
Premium $5.31 $15.65 $31.30
Diesel $6.55 $19.32 $38.65

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurys Station and Whitman. The current time is 13:02:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.