How far is Old Forge, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to Whitman, PA is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
127.24 mi
02h 18m
Flight
104.98 mi
168.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.98 mi
Kilometers
168.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.24 mi
Kilometers
204.78 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Old Forge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Forge
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Forge
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Old Forge
62 mi
01h 09m
To Whitman
65.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    37 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moosic Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moosic Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    872 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    824 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Birney Avenue

    1361 ft · 32 sec · Birney Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · 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 Old Forge 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 75%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 12%
I 81 South
3.88 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Moosic Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 09m from Old Forge
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Old Forge and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to Whitman?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Old Forge and 65.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.35 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Forge and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 104.98 mi (168.95 km).

Old Forge

#1 Old Forge

City in New York, United States of America

Population8,048
Coordinates41.3711900, -75.7349100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-75.734846, 41.371151)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $18.35
Round trip
$36.69
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.35 $36.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.65 $41.30
Premium $4.95 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $5.98 $26.85 $53.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Forge and Whitman. The current time is 05:11:48.

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.