How far is Lewisburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
158.93 mi
03h 11m
Flight
116.22 mi
187.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.22 mi
Kilometers
187.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.77 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Lewisburg
83.9 mi
01h 35m
To Whitman
75 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
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 Lewisburg and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Broadway

    1334 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2028 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  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 Lewisburg 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 47%
Keystone Shortway
60.9 mi · 38%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 10%
Market Street
6 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Broadway Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 35m from Lewisburg
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Whitman?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Lewisburg and 75 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewisburg and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.03 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.88447, 40.964593)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.92
Round trip
$45.84
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.92 $45.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.80 $51.60
Premium $4.95 $27.79 $55.58
Diesel $5.98 $33.55 $67.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Whitman. The current time is 23:52:53.

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.