How far is Towanda, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Towanda, PA to Whitman, PA is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.81 mi
03h 36m
Flight
144.49 mi
232.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.49 mi
Kilometers
232.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.81 mi
Kilometers
308.69 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Towanda
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Towanda
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Towanda
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Towanda
90.2 mi
01h 48m
To Whitman
101.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John B Merrill Parkway

    1111 ft · 40 sec · John B Merrill Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    88 m · 20 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    809 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Towanda 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 45%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.2 mi · 11%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 48m from Towanda
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Towanda and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Towanda to Whitman?

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Towanda and 101.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Towanda and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 144.49 mi (232.54 km).

Towanda

#1 Towanda

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County

Population2,803
Coordinates41.7675800, -76.4427200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-76.442719, 41.767452)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $27.66
Round trip
$55.32
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.66 $55.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.14 $62.27
Premium $4.95 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.98 $40.48 $80.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Towanda and Whitman. The current time is 22:51:14.

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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.