How far is Muncy, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Muncy, PA to Whitman, PA is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
178.63 mi
03h 21m
Flight
123.49 mi
198.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.49 mi
Kilometers
198.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.63 mi
Kilometers
287.47 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Muncy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muncy
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muncy
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Muncy
87.5 mi
01h 40m
To Whitman
91.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
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 Muncy and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Green Alley

    12 m · 5 sec · North Green Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    65 m · 11 sec · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  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 Muncy and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 42%
Keystone Shortway
64.2 mi · 36%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 9%
Susquehanna Trail Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 40m from Muncy
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muncy 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 Muncy to Whitman?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Muncy and 91.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.74 one way or $51.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muncy and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 123.49 mi (198.74 km).

Muncy

#1 Muncy

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population2,406
Coordinates41.2056400, -76.7855200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Green Alley (-76.78545, 41.205642)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $25.74
Round trip
$51.48
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.74 $51.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.97 $57.95
Premium $4.95 $31.21 $62.42
Diesel $5.98 $37.67 $75.35

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 Muncy and Whitman. The current time is 00:17:20.

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.