How far is Lower Saucon, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Whitman, PA is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
75.63 mi
01h 36m
Flight
48.1 mi
77.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.1 mi
Kilometers
77.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.63 mi
Kilometers
121.71 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Saucon
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Saucon
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Lower Saucon
32.7 mi
00h 48m
To Whitman
42.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Lower Saucon and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 1 min · Cherry Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2011 ft · 56 sec · Portzer Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Saucon 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 32%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 21%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Easton Road
2.86 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 3%
Taylor Drive
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 48m from Lower Saucon
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon 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 Lower Saucon to Whitman?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Lower Saucon and 42.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Saucon and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 48.1 mi (77.41 km).

Lower Saucon

#1 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Saucon Road (-75.282492, 40.606249)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.82
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.91 $21.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.95 $13.23 $26.45
Diesel $5.98 $15.97 $31.93

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 Lower Saucon and Whitman. The current time is 05:56:28.

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.