How far is Westfield, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Westfield, PA to Whitman, PA is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.79 mi
04h 56m
Flight
186.07 mi
299.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.07 mi
Kilometers
299.45 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.79 mi
Kilometers
437.4 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Westfield
131.7 mi
02h 28m
To Whitman
140.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
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 Westfield and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 287

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 287

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Catlin Hollow Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Charleston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Charleston Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 15 South: Williamsport

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    48.1 mi · 54 min · Appalachian Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  15. 15

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 24%
Appalachian Thruway
48.1 mi · 18%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 28m from Westfield
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Whitman?

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Westfield and 140.1 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Westfield and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 186.07 mi (299.45 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates41.9192400, -77.5388700
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-77.539073, 41.919178)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.3 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.37
19.18 gal · 72.6 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.18 $78.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.10 $88.21
Premium $4.95 $47.51 $95.02
Diesel $5.98 $57.35 $114.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Westfield and Whitman. The current time is 05:56:46.

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.