How far is Meadowood, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Whitman, PA is about 331.2 miles (533 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.19 mi
05h 35m
Flight
257.43 mi
414.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.43 mi
Kilometers
414.29 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.19 mi
Kilometers
533 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Meadowood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowood
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowood
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Meadowood
165 mi
02h 47m
To Whitman
166.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakridge Drive

    658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thornwood Road

    149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Oak Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

    76 m · 16 sec · White Oak Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mc Quistion Road

    957 ft · 26 sec · East Mc Quistion Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West McQuiston Road

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West McQuiston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Plank Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Litman Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Litman Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Pittsburgh Road

  10. 10

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.8 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowood 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 87%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Pittsburgh Road
12.1 mi · 4%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 05h 13m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 47m from Meadowood
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meadowood 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 Meadowood to Whitman?

The road trip is about 331.2 miles (533 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 165 miles from Meadowood and 166.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadowood and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 257.43 mi (414.29 km).

Meadowood

#1 Meadowood

Census designated place

Population2,693
Coordinates40.8420100, -79.8939400
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakridge Drive (-79.894543, 40.841999)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.24 L · about $47.77
Round trip
$95.53
23.38 gal · 88.48 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.77 $95.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.76 $107.52
Premium $4.95 $57.91 $115.82
Diesel $5.98 $69.91 $139.81

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 Meadowood and Whitman. The current time is 05:29:20.

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.