How far is Lenox, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Lenox, PA to Whitman, PA is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.92 mi
02h 45m
Flight
126.94 mi
204.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.94 mi
Kilometers
204.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.92 mi
Kilometers
262.2 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lenox
75.8 mi
01h 22m
To Whitman
87.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 92

    76 m · 11 sec · State Route 92

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    898 ft · 17 sec · State Route 106

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 68%
State Route 106
17.7 mi · 11%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 22m from Lenox
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lenox 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 Lenox to Whitman?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Lenox and 87.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lenox and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 km).

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#1 Lenox

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,767
Coordinates41.7117500, -75.6729700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 92 (-75.673182, 41.711873)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.44 $52.89
Premium $4.95 $28.49 $56.97
Diesel $5.98 $34.39 $68.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenox and Whitman. The current time is 03:46:59.

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.