How far is Nesquehoning, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Nesquehoning, PA to Whitman, PA is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.14 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.01 mi
119.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.01 mi
Kilometers
119.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.14 mi
Kilometers
145.07 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 11, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Nesquehoning
Sat, Apr 11, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nesquehoning
2026-04-11T07:31
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 11, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nesquehoning
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Nesquehoning
44.6 mi
00h 56m
To Whitman
45.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mermon Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · North Mermon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Catawissa Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Catawissa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.6 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  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 Nesquehoning 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56.1 mi · 62%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 17%
East Catawissa Street
3.71 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Mauch Chunk Street
1.89 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 56m from Nesquehoning
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nesquehoning and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nesquehoning to Whitman?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Nesquehoning and 45.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nesquehoning and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nesquehoning and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.11 km).

Nesquehoning

#1 Nesquehoning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,240
Coordinates40.8645300, -75.8110300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mermon Avenue (-75.811036, 40.864527)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.25
Premium $4.95 $15.75 $31.51
Diesel $5.98 $19.02 $38.03

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Nesquehoning and Whitman. The current time is 07:31:14.

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.