How far is Northern Cambria, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Northern Cambria, PA to Whitman, PA is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
268.03 mi
04h 08m
Flight
197.87 mi
318.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.03 mi
Kilometers
431.35 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Northern Cambria
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northern Cambria
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northern Cambria
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 Northern Cambria
133.3 mi
02h 04m
To Whitman
134.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northern Cambria and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on 39th Street

    135 m · 25 sec · 39th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bigler Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

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

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northern Cambria 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 68%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Plank Road
4.93 mi · 2%
North Center Street
3.09 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.3 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 04m from Northern Cambria
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northern Cambria and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northern Cambria to Whitman?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 133.3 miles from Northern Cambria and 134.7 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 70.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Northern Cambria and Mostly 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 Northern Cambria and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 197.87 mi (318.44 km).

Northern Cambria

#1 Northern Cambria

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,456
Coordinates40.6592300, -78.7816900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: 39th Street (-78.78175, 40.659371)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.8 L · about $38.65
Round trip
$77.31
18.92 gal · 71.6 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.65 $77.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.51 $87.01
Premium $4.95 $46.86 $93.73
Diesel $5.98 $56.57 $113.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northern Cambria and Whitman. The current time is 23:01:36.

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.