How far is Saint Clair, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Saint Clair, PA to Whitman, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Whitman.
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Start on Clover Street
128 m · 25 sec · Clover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlington Avenue
136 m · 19 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Eleanor Street
1732 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Holt Street
148 m · 22 sec · Holt Street
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Continue on Barry Street
985 ft · 32 sec · Barry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street
24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street
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Turn left onto South 27th Street
644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto South 28th Street
1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street
141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Hot Metal Street
1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Bates Street
60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair to Whitman?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Saint Clair and 155.2 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Clair and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 256.58 mi (412.92 km).
#1 Saint Clair
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,823 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164600, -79.9714400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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