How far is Luzerne, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Luzerne, PA to Whitman, PA is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luzerne and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luzerne and Whitman.
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Start on Narrows Road
2 mi · 5 min · Narrows Road
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Continue on Labelle Road
2512 ft · 1 min · Labelle Road
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Turn sharp right onto T603
2611 ft · 2 min · T603
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Continue on Alicia Road
2996 ft · 2 min · Alicia Road
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1096 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp left
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North: Connellsville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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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 Luzerne and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Luzerne and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luzerne to Whitman?
The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.1 miles from Luzerne and 159.2 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.91 one way or $89.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Luzerne and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luzerne and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 254.64 mi (409.8 km).
#1 Luzerne
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,802 |
| Coordinates | 39.9992400, -79.9628300 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $44.91 | $89.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.54 | $101.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.44 | $108.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.72 | $131.44 |
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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