How far is Piatt, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Piatt, PA to Whitman, PA is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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 43m
Flight
139.38 mi
224.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.38 mi
Kilometers
224.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.43 mi
Kilometers
309.68 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Piatt
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piatt
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piatt
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 Piatt
98.8 mi
01h 51m
To Whitman
93.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
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 Piatt and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Piatt Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Piatt Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    82 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    544 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Route 154

    9.4 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Route 154

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cliff Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cliff Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Appalacian Thruway

    2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 220 Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1629 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 42

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 42

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    44.2 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piatt 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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 39%
Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 23%
Route 220 Highway
16 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 8%
Pennsylvania Route 154
9.44 mi · 5%
State Route 42
7.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 51m from Piatt
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Piatt 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 Piatt to Whitman?

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 98.8 miles from Piatt and 93.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 9:32 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Piatt and Rain Showers Likely 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 Piatt and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 139.38 mi (224.31 km).

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#1 Piatt

Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,140
Coordinates41.5509100, -76.7166200
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Piatt Road (-76.716653, 41.550908)
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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Piatt and Whitman. The current time is 04:19:25.

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.