How far is Newport, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Newport, PA to Whitman, PA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.45 mi
02h 29m
Flight
111.21 mi
178.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.21 mi
Kilometers
178.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.45 mi
Kilometers
219.6 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 16, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-16T02:58
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Newport
67.7 mi
01h 14m
To Whitman
68.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1235 ft · 27 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 57%
US 22 East
21.3 mi · 16%
I 76 East
18.7 mi · 14%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 14m from Newport
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Newport and 68.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 111.21 mi (178.97 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,585
Coordinates40.4778600, -77.1305400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-77.130482, 40.477795)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.39
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.69 $39.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.17 $44.33
Premium $4.95 $23.88 $47.76
Diesel $5.98 $28.82 $57.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Whitman. The current time is 02:58:39.

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.