How far is West Mayfield, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from West Mayfield, PA to Whitman, PA is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Mayfield and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mayfield and Whitman.
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Start on 37th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 37th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
314.2 mi · 5 hr 41 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 Mayfield and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
314 mi · 05h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Mayfield 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 West Mayfield to Whitman?
The road trip is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 170.4 miles from West Mayfield and 172.1 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.40 one way or $98.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Mayfield and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Mayfield and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 279.32 mi (449.52 km).
#1 West Mayfield
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.7800600, -80.3384000 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.60 | $111.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.89 | $119.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.30 | $144.60 |
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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