How far is Waynesburg, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Waynesburg, PA to Whitman, PA is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
324.77 mi
05h 06m
Flight
266.23 mi
428.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.23 mi
Kilometers
428.46 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.77 mi
Kilometers
522.67 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Waynesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesburg
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesburg
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Waynesburg
158.1 mi
02h 33m
To Whitman
166.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Porter Street

    142 m · 22 sec · North Porter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Greene Street

    2410 ft · 1 min · East Greene Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East High Street

    2386 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    14.1 mi · 20 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McClellandtown Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    18 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesburg 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 73%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 5%
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi · 4%
McClellandtown Road
10.6 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
266.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 33m from Waynesburg
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waynesburg and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Waynesburg and 166.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesburg and Mostly Clear near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesburg and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 266.23 mi (428.46 km).

Waynesburg

#1 Waynesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Population3,857
Coordinates39.8964600, -80.1792300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Porter Street (-80.179201, 39.896462)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.46 gal
43.38 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.65
22.92 gal · 86.76 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.7 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.83 $93.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.70 $105.41
Premium $4.95 $56.77 $113.55
Diesel $5.98 $68.53 $137.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesburg and Whitman. The current time is 00:47:34.

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.