How far is Orwell, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Orwell, PA to Whitman, PA is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
192.43 mi
03h 42m
Flight
148 mi
238.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148 mi
Kilometers
238.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.43 mi
Kilometers
309.69 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, May 30, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-05-30T04:09
Arrive Whitman
Sat, May 30, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Orwell
94.2 mi
01h 51m
To Whitman
98.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orwell Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Orwell Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orwell 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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 45%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20.8 mi · 11%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
148 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 51m from Orwell
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orwell and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Orwell and 98.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orwell and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

6 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 148 mi (238.19 km).

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#1 Orwell

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,121
Coordinates41.8839600, -76.2771600
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Orwell Hill Road (-76.277198, 41.883954)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $27.74
Round trip
$55.49
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.74 $55.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.23 $62.45
Premium $4.95 $33.64 $67.28
Diesel $5.98 $40.60 $81.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Whitman. The current time is 04:09:29.

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.