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

The driving distance from South Strabane, PA to Whitman, PA is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
313.67 mi
05h 14m
Flight
265.36 mi
427.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.36 mi
Kilometers
427.06 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.67 mi
Kilometers
504.8 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Strabane
2026-04-15T22:52
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Strabane
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From South Strabane
156.3 mi
02h 37m
To Whitman
157.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strabane Drive

    9 m · 8 sec · Strabane Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 40 sec · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.4 mi · 45 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Strabane and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.4 mi · 10%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
East National Pike
1.84 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 37m from South Strabane
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Strabane 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 South Strabane to Whitman?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 156.3 miles from South Strabane and 157.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Strabane and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Strabane and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 265.36 mi (427.06 km).

South Strabane

#1 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Strabane Drive (-80.163386, 40.138391)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.46
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.23 $90.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.91 $101.82
Premium $4.95 $54.84 $109.68
Diesel $5.98 $66.20 $132.40

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 Strabane and Whitman. The current time is 22:52:57.

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.