How far is Porter, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Porter, PA to Whitman, PA is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
283.53 mi
05h 23m
Flight
222.45 mi
358 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.45 mi
Kilometers
358 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.53 mi
Kilometers
456.3 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Porter
154.9 mi
02h 41m
To Whitman
128.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Porter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mahoning Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Mahoning Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 26%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 5%
Porter Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
02h 41m from Porter
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porter and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.9 miles from Porter and 128.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 222.45 mi (358 km).

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#1 Porter

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates40.9339500, -79.1686500
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter Road (-79.168681, 40.934011)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.87 L · about $40.86
Round trip
$81.72
20 gal · 75.74 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.86 $81.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.95 $49.54 $99.08
Diesel $5.98 $59.80 $119.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Whitman. The current time is 06:36:29.

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.