How far is Spring Brook, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Spring Brook, PA to Whitman, PA is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.08 mi
02h 26m
Flight
98.66 mi
158.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.08 mi
Kilometers
212.56 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Brook
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Brook
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Brook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Spring Brook
65.6 mi
01h 13m
To Whitman
66.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Brook and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 502

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Route 502

  2. 2

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glendale Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Springbrook Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Springbrook Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birney Avenue

    1790 ft · 48 sec · Birney Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Brook 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 72%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 12%
State Route 502
5.51 mi · 4%
I 81 South
3.88 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Springbrook Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 13m from Spring Brook
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Brook 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 Spring Brook to Whitman?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Spring Brook and 66.5 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spring Brook and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Brook and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.77 km).

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#1 Spring Brook

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,691
Coordinates41.3023000, -75.6099100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 502 (-75.610022, 41.302173)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.08
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.04 $38.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.43 $42.86
Premium $4.95 $23.09 $46.17
Diesel $5.98 $27.87 $55.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Brook and Whitman. The current time is 05:29:35.

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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.