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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on East Allegheny Street
2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street
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Continue on Cove Mountain Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road
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Continue on Cove Mt Road
3018 ft · 49 sec · Cove Mt Road
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Turn straight onto Raystown Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road
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Continue on Saxton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1855 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto New Granada Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · New Granada Highway
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Continue on New Grenada Highway
3 mi · 5 min · New Grenada Highway
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Turn straight
121 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Waterfall Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Waterfall Road
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Continue on Pitt Street
120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street
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Continue on Waterfall Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP
2869 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146.4 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Martinsburg 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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (272.99 km).
#1 Martinsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,858 |
| Coordinates | 40.3111900, -78.3241800 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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