How far is Rockland, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Rockland, PA to Whitman, PA is about 326 miles (524.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
326.05 mi
05h 48m
Flight
257.73 mi
414.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.73 mi
Kilometers
414.78 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.05 mi
Kilometers
524.73 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-18T06:32
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Rockland
170.1 mi
02h 54m
To Whitman
155.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Rockland and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsville Road

    581 ft · 28 sec · Pittsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Warner Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Warner Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Township Road

    540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto T361

    1.1 mi · 4 min · T361

  6. 6

    Continue on Shot Gun Club Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2794 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    230.3 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
230 mi · 71%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 23%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Shot Gun Club Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Rockland Station Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

230 mi · 04h 10m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
257.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
02h 54m from Rockland
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Whitman?

The road trip is about 326 miles (524.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Rockland and 155.9 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.99 one way or $93.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 257.73 mi (414.78 km).

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#1 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockland Station Road (-79.751736, 41.232305)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.55 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.98
23 gal · 87.1 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.99 $93.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.89 $105.78
Premium $4.95 $56.97 $113.94
Diesel $5.98 $68.77 $137.54

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 Rockland and Whitman. The current time is 06:32:51.

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.