How far is Rye, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Rye, PA to Whitman, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.35 mi
02h 13m
Flight
79.96 mi
128.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.96 mi
Kilometers
128.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.35 mi
Kilometers
156.67 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-18T01:54
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Rye
55.4 mi
01h 06m
To Whitman
42 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
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 Rye and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hess Farm Road

    2869 ft · 1 min · Hess Farm Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Honey Valley Road

    134 m · 13 sec · Honey Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ferree Hill Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Ferree Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ironstone Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ironstone Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Queen Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 40%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 19%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 16%
I 83 North
3 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 06m from Rye
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rye 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 Rye to Whitman?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Rye and 42 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rye and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

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Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.68 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,374
Coordinates39.8781600, -76.6630200
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hess Farm Road (-76.662993, 39.878163)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
13 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.03
6.86 gal · 26 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.01 $28.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.95 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $5.98 $20.51 $41.02

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 Rye and Whitman. The current time is 01:54:46.

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.