How far is Red Hill, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to Whitman, PA is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.26 mi
02h 49m
Flight
109.52 mi
176.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.52 mi
Kilometers
176.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.26 mi
Kilometers
248.25 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Red Hill
72.9 mi
01h 24m
To Whitman
81.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Red Hill and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Kersteen Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Kersteen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dark Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 56%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 10%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Dark Hollow Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 24m from Red Hill
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Red Hill 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 Red Hill to Whitman?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Red Hill and 81.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Red Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 109.52 mi (176.25 km).

Red Hill

#1 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,357
Coordinates41.2575800, -76.2688200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Kersteen Road (-76.26882, 41.257573)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $4.95 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.98 $32.53 $65.06

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 Red Hill and Whitman. The current time is 05:46:19.

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.