How far is Scottdale, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Scottdale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
275.53 mi
04h 41m
Flight
234.84 mi
377.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.84 mi
Kilometers
377.94 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.53 mi
Kilometers
443.42 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Scottdale
Sat, May 30, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottdale
2026-05-30T04:10
Arrive Whitman
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottdale
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Scottdale
137.4 mi
02h 20m
To Whitman
138.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottdale and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    3113 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Porter Avenue

    65 m · 7 sec · Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 981

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 981

  5. 5

    Continue on Morewood Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 31

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Scottdale 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 86%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 7%
State Route 31
5.89 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Water Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 20m from Scottdale
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottdale and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottdale to Whitman?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Scottdale and 138.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 234.84 mi (377.94 km).

Scottdale

#1 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,060
Coordinates40.1003500, -79.5869800
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-79.587103, 40.100384)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.8 L · about $39.72
Round trip
$79.43
19.44 gal · 73.6 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.72 $79.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.70 $89.40
Premium $4.95 $48.15 $96.31
Diesel $5.98 $58.13 $116.25

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottdale and Whitman. The current time is 04:10:06.

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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.