How far is Topton, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Topton, PA to Whitman, PA is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.12 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Topton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.12 mi
Kilometers
133.77 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Mon, May 25, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Topton
Mon, May 25, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topton
2026-05-25T06:56
Arrive Whitman
Mon, May 25, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Topton
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Topton
36.1 mi
00h 48m
To Whitman
47 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Topton and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Home Avenue

    1224 ft · 32 sec · South Home Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Weis Street

    2553 ft · 51 sec · East Weis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Store Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Store Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    871 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Schantz Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Schantz Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topton 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 45%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 19%
Schantz Road
3.56 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Valley Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 48m from Topton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Topton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Topton to Whitman?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Topton and 47 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Topton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topton and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.02 km).

Topton

#1 Topton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,061
Coordinates40.5034300, -75.7013000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-75.701293, 40.503405)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.94
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.97 $23.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.48 $26.95
Premium $4.95 $14.52 $29.03
Diesel $5.98 $17.52 $35.04

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Topton and Whitman. The current time is 06:56:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.