How far is South Connellsville, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from South Connellsville, PA to Whitman, PA is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
279.78 mi
04h 45m
Flight
234.69 mi
377.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.69 mi
Kilometers
377.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.78 mi
Kilometers
450.26 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Connellsville
2026-04-16T06:25
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Connellsville
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From South Connellsville
139.4 mi
02h 22m
To Whitman
140.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Connellsville and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Connellsville 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 84%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
South Pittsburgh Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
234.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 22m from South Connellsville
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Connellsville and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Connellsville to Whitman?

The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from South Connellsville and 140.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Connellsville and Partly Cloudy near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Connellsville and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 234.69 mi (377.69 km).

South Connellsville

#1 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Avenue (-79.585871, 39.996691)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.37 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.74 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Connellsville and Whitman. The current time is 06:25:49.

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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.