How far is Shohola, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Shohola, PA to Whitman, PA is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
152.46 mi
03h 06m
Flight
108.4 mi
174.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.4 mi
Kilometers
174.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.46 mi
Kilometers
245.36 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Shohola
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shohola
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shohola
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Shohola
78.9 mi
01h 33m
To Whitman
73.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Shohola and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rohman Road

    798 ft · 39 sec · Rohman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chauncey Thomas Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Chauncey Thomas Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shohola 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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 44%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 10%
PA-739
14.4 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 5%
Church Street
4.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 33m from Shohola
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shohola 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 Shohola to Whitman?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Shohola and 73.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shohola and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 108.4 mi (174.46 km).

Shohola

#1 Shohola

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population2,378
Coordinates41.4750900, -74.9151700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Rohman Road (-74.91539, 41.474819)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.95 $26.65 $53.31
Diesel $5.98 $32.17 $64.34

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 Shohola and Whitman. The current time is 04:19:06.

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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.