How far is Ridgebury, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Ridgebury, PA to Whitman, PA is about 248 miles (399.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
247.97 mi
04h 08m
Flight
163.92 mi
263.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.92 mi
Kilometers
263.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.97 mi
Kilometers
399.07 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgebury
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgebury
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
Bear Creek Village
PA

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Ridgebury
107.7 mi
02h 04m
To Whitman
140.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Ridgebury and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerville Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Berwick Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lowman Crossover

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    840 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre

    1562 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgebury 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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 35%
US 220
17.6 mi · 7%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 6%
Southern Tier Expressway
9.07 mi · 4%
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 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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek Village
02h 04m from Ridgebury
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgebury 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 Ridgebury to Whitman?

The road trip is about 248 miles (399.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Ridgebury and 140.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Creek Village, 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 Bear Creek Village.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

13 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

27 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgebury and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 163.92 mi (263.81 km).

Ridgebury

#1 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerville Road (-76.721605, 41.973349)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.12 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.51
17.5 gal · 66.24 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.75 $71.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.24 $80.48
Premium $4.95 $43.35 $86.70
Diesel $5.98 $52.33 $104.65

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 Ridgebury and Whitman. The current time is 02:19:05.

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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.