How far is Port Allegany, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Port Allegany, PA to Whitman, PA is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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
290.58 mi
05h 34m
Flight
209.21 mi
336.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.21 mi
Kilometers
336.69 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.58 mi
Kilometers
467.64 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Port Allegany
Thu, May 14, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Allegany
2026-05-13T17:40
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Allegany
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Port Allegany
146 mi
02h 47m
To Whitman
144.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Allegany and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mill Street

    30 m · 10 sec · East Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2165 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 27 sec · Eulalia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Eulalia Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    633 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  17. 17

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  29. 29

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  37. 37

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  39. 39

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  40. 40

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  45. 45

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Allegany and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 23%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
43.6 mi · 15%
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
US Highway 15
11.7 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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
209.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 47m from Port Allegany
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Port Allegany and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Allegany to Whitman?

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Port Allegany and 144.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Port Allegany and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Allegany and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 209.21 mi (336.69 km).

Port Allegany

#1 Port Allegany

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,991
Coordinates41.8109000, -78.2797400
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mill Street (-78.279817, 41.810999)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $41.88
Round trip
$83.76
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.88 $83.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.14 $94.28
Premium $4.95 $50.78 $101.56
Diesel $5.98 $61.30 $122.59

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Allegany and Whitman. The current time is 17:40:20.

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