How far is West Fairview, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from West Fairview, PA to Whitman, PA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Fairview and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fairview and Whitman.
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Start on North Street
33 m · 10 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
542 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
69 m · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Enola Road
876 ft · 21 sec · South Enola Road
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Continue on North Front Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn slight right onto Market Street
1972 ft · 41 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2519 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Lowther Street
3056 ft · 1 min · Lowther Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 83 South: York
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fairview and Whitman.
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
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving West Fairview 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 West Fairview to Whitman?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from West Fairview and 56.6 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Fairview and Mostly Clear near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
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 Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Fairview and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 96.26 mi (154.92 km).
#1 West Fairview
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 40.2750900, -76.9155300 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.09 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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