How far is Leechburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Leechburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
301.06 mi
05h 02m
Flight
246.47 mi
396.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.47 mi
Kilometers
396.66 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.06 mi
Kilometers
484.51 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Leechburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leechburg
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leechburg
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Leechburg
150 mi
02h 31m
To Whitman
151.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Texas Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Leechburg Road

    116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Mosside Boulevard

    2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leechburg and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 90%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
246.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Leechburg
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leechburg and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leechburg to Whitman?

The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 150 miles from Leechburg and 151.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leechburg and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leechburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 246.47 mi (396.66 km).

Leechburg

#1 Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,969
Coordinates40.5045100, -79.7633800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: New Texas Road (-79.763229, 40.504669)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.21 L · about $43.39
Round trip
$86.79
21.24 gal · 80.42 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.39 $86.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.84 $97.68
Premium $4.95 $52.61 $105.22
Diesel $5.98 $63.51 $127.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leechburg and Whitman. The current time is 00:24:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.