How far is Vanport, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Vanport, PA to Whitman, PA is about 352 miles (566.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
351.99 mi
05h 44m
Flight
277.68 mi
446.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.68 mi
Kilometers
446.89 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.99 mi
Kilometers
566.48 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Vanport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vanport
2026-04-19T09:48
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vanport
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Vanport
168.6 mi
02h 52m
To Whitman
183.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maplewood Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    2482 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Rochester

    1888 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vanport 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 85%
I 76 East
19 mi · 5%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
PA 51 South
3.41 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
277.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 52m from Vanport
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Vanport and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352 miles (566.5 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Vanport and 183.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vanport and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 277.68 mi (446.89 km).

Vanport

#1 Vanport

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population1,237
Coordinates40.6845100, -80.3289500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Maplewood Avenue (-80.328948, 40.68451)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.02 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.50
24.84 gal · 94.04 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.75 $101.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.12 $114.24
Premium $4.95 $61.53 $123.06
Diesel $5.98 $74.27 $148.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Vanport and Whitman. The current time is 09:48:27.

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.