How far is McDonald, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from McDonald, PA to Whitman, PA is about 326.2 miles (525 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Whitman.
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Start on Sarah Street
806 ft · 37 sec · Sarah Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Avenue
85 m · 19 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Avenue
1407 ft · 43 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1341 ft · 37 sec · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Noblestown Road
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Turn straight onto Pinkerton Road
32 m · 8 sec · Pinkerton Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
1 mi · 2 min · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Continue on Boyce Road
2589 ft · 1 min · Boyce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 East
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 McDonald 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
271 mi · 04h 55m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McDonald and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Whitman?
The road trip is about 326.2 miles (525 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from McDonald and 163.9 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270 miles (434.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McDonald and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 270.07 mi (434.63 km).
#1 McDonald
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 40.3709000, -80.2347800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.93 | $105.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.83 | $137.66 |
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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