How far is Masontown, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Masontown, PA to Whitman, PA is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
301.4 mi
05h 11m
Flight
251.56 mi
404.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.56 mi
Kilometers
404.85 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.4 mi
Kilometers
485.05 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Masontown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masontown
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masontown
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Masontown
150.1 mi
02h 35m
To Whitman
151.2 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · West Church Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto McClellandtown Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Masontown and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 78%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 6%
McClellandtown Road
9.01 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 35m from Masontown
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Masontown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 150.1 miles from Masontown and 151.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Masontown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masontown and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 251.56 mi (404.85 km).

Masontown

#1 Masontown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,260
Coordinates39.8467400, -79.8997800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Avenue (-79.89978, 39.846741)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.26 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.95
21.28 gal · 80.52 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.48 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.93 $97.87
Premium $4.95 $52.71 $105.42
Diesel $5.98 $63.63 $127.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Masontown and Whitman. The current time is 21:18:57.

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.