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

The driving distance from Port Vue, PA to Whitman, PA is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.96 mi
05h 02m
Flight
250.7 mi
403.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.7 mi
Kilometers
403.47 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.96 mi
Kilometers
477.91 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Port Vue
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Vue
2026-04-18T01:45
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Vue
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Port Vue
148.2 mi
02h 31m
To Whitman
148.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dersam Street

    9 m · 2 sec · Dersam Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gumbert Street

    663 ft · 23 sec · Gumbert Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Romine Avenue

    2313 ft · 1 min · Romine Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1305 ft · 36 sec · Washington Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rebecca Street

    1714 ft · 51 sec · Rebecca Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    531 ft · 11 sec · West 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Port Vue 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 87%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
250.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Port Vue
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Vue and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.2 miles from Port Vue and 148.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Vue and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Vue and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 250.7 mi (403.47 km).

Port Vue

#1 Port Vue

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,623
Coordinates40.3359000, -79.8697700
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Dersam Street (-79.869733, 40.335901)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.67 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.64
20.96 gal · 79.34 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.82 $85.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.20 $96.40
Premium $4.95 $51.92 $103.84
Diesel $5.98 $62.67 $125.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Vue and Whitman. The current time is 01:45:49.

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.