How far is Patton, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Patton, PA to Whitman, PA is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
259.84 mi
04h 27m
Flight
190.76 mi
307 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.76 mi
Kilometers
307 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.84 mi
Kilometers
418.17 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patton
2026-04-19T05:13
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patton
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 Patton
129.2 mi
02h 13m
To Whitman
130.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patton 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 70%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 13%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 13m from Patton
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Patton and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 129.2 miles from Patton and 130.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.47 one way or $74.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Patton and Rain Showers Likely 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 Patton and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 190.76 mi (307 km).

Patton

#1 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Magee Avenue (-78.6503, 40.633941)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.71 L · about $37.47
Round trip
$74.94
18.34 gal · 69.42 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.47 $74.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.17 $84.35
Premium $4.95 $45.43 $90.86
Diesel $5.98 $54.84 $109.67

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 Patton and Whitman. The current time is 05:13:19.

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.