How far is Spring Grove, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Spring Grove, PA to Whitman, PA is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Grove and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Grove and Whitman.
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Start on West Constitution Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · West Constitution Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3122 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East
607 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Belmont Street
578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Grove and Whitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Grove to Whitman?
The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Spring Grove and 58.2 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Grove and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 90.71 mi (145.98 km).
#1 Spring Grove
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,179 |
| Coordinates | 39.8745400, -76.8658100 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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