How far is Walnutport, PA from Irwin, PA?
The driving distance from Walnutport, PA to Irwin, PA is about 261 miles (420.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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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 Walnutport and Irwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnutport and Irwin.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Eagle Road
2165 ft · 54 sec · Eagle Road
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Turn right onto Best Station Road
2375 ft · 57 sec · Best Station Road
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Turn left onto Apple Butter Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Apple Butter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road
725 ft · 20 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Heidelberg Heights Road
1340 ft · 1 min · Heidelberg Heights Road
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Turn left onto Hausman Road
1770 ft · 1 min · Hausman Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Road
619 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Road
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Turn left onto Lowhill Road
1340 ft · 1 min · Lowhill Road
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Decatur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
12.1 mi · 20 min · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
27.1 mi · 31 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
159.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Lombard Street
87 m · 19 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnutport and Irwin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 02h 56m
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 Cloudy leaving Walnutport and Mostly Cloudy near Irwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnutport to Irwin?
The road trip is about 261 miles (420.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 130.1 miles from Walnutport and 130.9 miles from Irwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.11 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walnutport and Mostly Cloudy near Irwin.
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 Walnutport and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 217.42 mi (349.91 km).
#1 Walnutport
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 40.7542600, -75.5988000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irwin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.3245100, -79.7011500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irwin (-79.70115, 40.32451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.46 | $41.11 | $82.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $48.86 | $97.72 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $60.33 | $120.65 |
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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