How far is Sunbury, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Sunbury, PA to Whitman, PA is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunbury and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunbury and Whitman.
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Start on North 2nd Street
21 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
33 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on State Street
10 mi · 12 min · State Street
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
2404 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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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 Sunbury 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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sunbury 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 Sunbury to Whitman?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Sunbury and 93.2 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunbury and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg
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 Weisenberg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunbury and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.14 km).
#1 Sunbury
City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.8625900, -76.7944100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.78 | $57.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
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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