How far is Warsaw, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Warsaw, PA to Whitman, PA is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
272.76 mi
04h 52m
Flight
218.57 mi
351.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.57 mi
Kilometers
351.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.76 mi
Kilometers
438.96 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-18T23:53
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Warsaw
145.6 mi
02h 26m
To Whitman
127.2 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Tonight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 28 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 28 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quinn Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Quinn Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allen Mills Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Allen Mills Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1975 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Sensor Road

    746 ft · 21 sec · Sensor Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1975 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    185.1 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
185 mi · 68%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 28%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
State Route 28 North
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

185 mi · 03h 21m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
218.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 26m from Warsaw
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Warsaw and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Warsaw and 127.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Warsaw and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 218.57 mi (351.75 km).

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#1 Warsaw

City in United States of America

Population1,358
Coordinates41.2150600, -78.9533700
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.953347, 41.214583)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.43 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.61
19.24 gal · 72.86 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.31 $78.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.24 $88.48
Premium $4.95 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.98 $57.53 $115.06

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 Warsaw and Whitman. The current time is 23:53:12.

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.