How far is Swissvale, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from Swissvale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swissvale and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swissvale and Whitman.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue
995 ft · 49 sec · Westmoreland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Braddock Avenue
156 m · 21 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.7 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Swissvale and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swissvale 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 Swissvale to Whitman?
The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 151.4 miles from Swissvale and 152.5 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swissvale and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swissvale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 252 mi (405.56 km).
#1 Swissvale
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.4236800, -79.8828300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.11 | $106.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.11 | $128.21 |
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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