How far is Litchfield, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Litchfield, PA to Whitman, PA is about 222.5 miles (358 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Whitman.
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Start on Litchfield Road
71 m · 11 sec · Litchfield Road
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Turn left onto Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rome Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Rome Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Rome Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Rome Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
60 m · 6 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
7.2 mi · 16 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
50 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Litchfield and Sunny near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Whitman?
The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Litchfield and 126.1 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Litchfield and Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 156.54 mi (251.92 km).
#1 Litchfield
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,301 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675700, -76.4302200 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $32.08 | $64.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.94 | $93.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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