How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Whitman, PA is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
223.49 mi
03h 53m
Flight
173.35 mi
278.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.35 mi
Kilometers
278.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.49 mi
Kilometers
359.67 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Roaring Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roaring Spring
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roaring Spring
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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Roaring Spring
111.2 mi
01h 56m
To Whitman
112.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

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 Roaring Spring and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Pike

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodbury Pike

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raystown Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Raystown Road

    119 m · 6 sec · Raystown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 30 East: Breezewood

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Bypass

    2974 ft · 48 sec · Everett Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    165.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roaring Spring 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
165 mi · 74%
I 76 East
18.5 mi · 8%
Woodbury Pike
15.2 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
7.17 mi · 3%
Raystown Road
6.17 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 59m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
01h 56m from Roaring Spring
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roaring Spring 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 Roaring Spring to Whitman?

The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Roaring Spring and 112.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 173.35 mi (278.98 km).

Roaring Spring

#1 Roaring Spring

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,399
Coordinates40.3359100, -78.3908500
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Street (-78.390847, 40.33591)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.95 $39.09 $78.17
Diesel $5.98 $47.18 $94.36

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 Roaring Spring and Whitman. The current time is 03:14:30.

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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.