How far is Midland, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Midland, PA to Whitman, PA is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
359.35 mi
05h 55m
Flight
283.22 mi
455.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.22 mi
Kilometers
455.8 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.35 mi
Kilometers
578.32 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
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 Midland
172.4 mi
02h 57m
To Whitman
186.9 mi
02h 57m

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
9 to 15 mph W
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 Midland and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    15 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1338 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Beaver Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Avenue

    3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Rochester

    1888 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 83%
I 76 East
19 mi · 5%
Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
PA 51 South
3.41 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
283.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from Midland
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland 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 Midland to Whitman?

The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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 172.4 miles from Midland and 186.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Midland and Rain Showers Likely 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 Midland and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 283.22 mi (455.8 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,440
Coordinates40.6325700, -80.4464500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-80.446486, 40.63259)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.68 gal
48 L · about $51.81
Round trip
$103.62
25.36 gal · 96 L
Estimated CO2
112.7 kg one way
Round trip: 225.4 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.81 $103.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.32 $116.63
Premium $4.95 $62.82 $125.63
Diesel $5.98 $75.83 $151.65

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 Midland and Whitman. The current time is 02:04:56.

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.