How far is Nanty Glo, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Nanty Glo, PA to Whitman, PA is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.64 mi
04h 25m
Flight
197.85 mi
318.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.85 mi
Kilometers
318.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.64 mi
Kilometers
417.85 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, May 31, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Nanty Glo
Sun, May 31, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nanty Glo
2026-05-30T23:51
Arrive Whitman
Sun, May 31, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nanty Glo
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Nanty Glo
130.1 mi
02h 12m
To Whitman
129.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    51 m · 9 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dispatch Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Dispatch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    54 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    774 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shoemaker Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg

    1203 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nanty Glo and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 70%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
7.39 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 12m from Nanty Glo
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Nanty Glo and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nanty Glo to Whitman?

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Nanty Glo and 129.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.43 one way or $74.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Nanty Glo and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nanty Glo and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 197.85 mi (318.41 km).

Nanty Glo

#1 Nanty Glo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,901
Coordinates40.4722900, -78.8333600
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-78.833359, 40.472259)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.68 L · about $37.43
Round trip
$74.86
18.32 gal · 69.36 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.43 $74.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.13 $84.25
Premium $4.95 $45.38 $90.76
Diesel $5.98 $54.78 $109.55

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Nanty Glo and Whitman. The current time is 23:51:31.

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.