How far is Linglestown, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Linglestown, PA to Whitman, PA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
113.84 mi
02h 07m
Flight
90.99 mi
146.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.99 mi
Kilometers
146.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.84 mi
Kilometers
183.21 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Linglestown
Wed, May 13, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linglestown
2026-05-12T23:49
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linglestown
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Linglestown
56.5 mi
01h 03m
To Whitman
57.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Ridge Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Road

    2161 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linglestown 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 69%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 16%
I 83 South
4.58 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 3%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 03m from Linglestown
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Linglestown and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Linglestown and 57.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Linglestown and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

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Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linglestown and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 90.99 mi (146.44 km).

Linglestown

#1 Linglestown

Census designated place

Population6,334
Coordinates40.3339800, -76.7891400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Ridge Avenue (-76.789133, 40.33392)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.49 $36.98
Premium $4.95 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $5.98 $24.04 $48.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Linglestown and Whitman. The current time is 23:49:08.

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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.