How far is Leetsdale, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Leetsdale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
325.34 mi
05h 31m
Flight
270.18 mi
434.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.18 mi
Kilometers
434.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.34 mi
Kilometers
523.58 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Leetsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leetsdale
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leetsdale
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Leetsdale
162.1 mi
02h 45m
To Whitman
163.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Leetsdale and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    2859 ft · 2 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    98 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    36 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    14.2 mi · 26 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

    100 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    1357 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2526 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leetsdale 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 83%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Ohio River Boulevard
14.2 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Leetsdale
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leetsdale 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 Leetsdale to Whitman?

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Leetsdale and 163.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.91 one way or $93.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leetsdale and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leetsdale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 270.18 mi (434.81 km).

Leetsdale

#1 Leetsdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,149
Coordinates40.5631200, -80.2083900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-80.208663, 40.562961)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.46 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.81
22.96 gal · 86.92 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.91 $93.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.80 $105.59
Premium $4.95 $56.87 $113.74
Diesel $5.98 $68.65 $137.30

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 Leetsdale and Whitman. The current time is 00:24:17.

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.