How far is New Wilmington, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from New Wilmington, PA to Whitman, PA is about 362.3 miles (583 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
362.26 mi
05h 59m
Flight
284.35 mi
457.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.35 mi
Kilometers
457.62 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.26 mi
Kilometers
583 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in New Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Wilmington
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Wilmington
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New Wilmington
181.7 mi
02h 59m
To Whitman
180.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Wilmington and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Neshannock Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · East Neshannock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    2221 ft · 48 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South New Castle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    317.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Wilmington 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
317 mi · 88%
I 76 East
18.9 mi · 5%
Beaver Valley Expressway
16.1 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
South New Castle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

317 mi · 05h 45m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
284.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 59m from New Wilmington
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving New Wilmington and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Wilmington to Whitman?

The road trip is about 362.3 miles (583 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from New Wilmington and 180.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.22 one way or $104.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around New Wilmington and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Wilmington and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 284.35 mi (457.62 km).

New Wilmington

#1 New Wilmington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,205
Coordinates41.1222800, -80.3328400
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.332757, 41.122402)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.39 L · about $52.22
Round trip
$104.44
25.56 gal · 96.78 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.22 $104.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.78 $117.55
Premium $4.95 $63.31 $126.62
Diesel $5.98 $76.42 $152.85

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Wilmington and Whitman. The current time is 23:13:18.

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.