How far is Martinsburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.33 mi
03h 52m
Flight
169.63 mi
272.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.63 mi
Kilometers
272.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.33 mi
Kilometers
340.11 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Martinsburg
105.1 mi
01h 56m
To Whitman
106.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allegheny Street

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cove Mountain Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cove Mt Road

    3018 ft · 49 sec · Cove Mt Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Raystown Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saxton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1855 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Granada Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · New Granada Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Grenada Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · New Grenada Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    121 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Waterfall Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Waterfall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pitt Street

    120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP

    2869 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi · 69%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 9%
Waterfall Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Main Street
10.5 mi · 5%
Cove Mountain Road
5.95 mi · 3%
Raystown Road
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

146 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
01h 56m from Martinsburg
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Martinsburg and 106.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.48 one way or $60.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

27 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (272.99 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,858
Coordinates40.3111900, -78.3241800
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allegheny Street (-78.324236, 40.311087)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $30.48
Round trip
$60.96
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.48 $60.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.31 $68.62
Premium $4.95 $36.96 $73.91
Diesel $5.98 $44.61 $89.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Whitman. The current time is 02:04:57.

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.