How far is Lurgan, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Lurgan, PA to Whitman, PA is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.28 mi
02h 43m
Flight
131.59 mi
211.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.28 mi
Kilometers
249.9 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, May 14, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Lurgan
Thu, May 14, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lurgan
2026-05-14T13:30
Arrive Whitman
Thu, May 14, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lurgan
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Lurgan
77.2 mi
01h 21m
To Whitman
78.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roxbury Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Newburg Road

    1023 ft · 23 sec · Newburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lurgan 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 80%
I 76 East
18.3 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 2%
Cumberland Highway
2.6 mi · 2%
Roxbury Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 21m from Lurgan
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lurgan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Lurgan and 78.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.39 one way or $44.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lurgan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lurgan and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 131.59 mi (211.77 km).

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#1 Lurgan

City in United States of America

Population2,173
Coordinates40.0939800, -77.6311000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Roxbury Road (-77.631107, 40.093973)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.74 L · about $22.39
Round trip
$44.78
10.96 gal · 41.48 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.39 $44.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.20 $50.41
Premium $4.95 $27.15 $54.30
Diesel $5.98 $32.77 $65.54

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lurgan and Whitman. The current time is 13:30:43.

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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.