How far is Vandergrift, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Vandergrift, PA to Whitman, PA is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.59 mi
05h 13m
Flight
237.25 mi
381.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.25 mi
Kilometers
381.81 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.59 mi
Kilometers
496.63 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Wed, May 13, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Vandergrift
Wed, May 13, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandergrift
2026-05-12T22:29
Arrive Whitman
Wed, May 13, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandergrift
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Vandergrift
153.2 mi
02h 36m
To Whitman
155.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1238 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    141 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farragut Avenue

    52 m · 3 sec · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Dime Road

    778 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1613 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  10. 10

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandergrift and Whitman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 82%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
State Route 66
14.4 mi · 5%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 36m from Vandergrift
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Vandergrift and Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 153.2 miles from Vandergrift and 155.3 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Vandergrift and Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandergrift and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 237.25 mi (381.81 km).

Vandergrift

#1 Vandergrift

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,832
Coordinates40.6028400, -79.5647700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 56 East (-79.564805, 40.60286)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.22 L · about $44.50
Round trip
$88.99
21.78 gal · 82.44 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.50 $88.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.08 $100.17
Premium $4.95 $53.95 $107.90
Diesel $5.98 $65.12 $130.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Vandergrift and Whitman. The current time is 22:29:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.