How far is White Haven, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from White Haven, PA to Whitman, PA is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.07 mi
01h 59m
Flight
85.46 mi
137.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.07 mi
Kilometers
181.97 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in White Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Haven
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From White Haven
50.9 mi
00h 59m
To Whitman
62.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
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 White Haven and Whitman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Haven and Whitman.

  1. 1

    Start on Towanda Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Towanda Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Street

    2298 ft · 50 sec · Berwick Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 66%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 14%
State Street
3.51 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
I 76 East
0.69 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 59m from White Haven
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving White Haven 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 White Haven to Whitman?

The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from White Haven and 62.2 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Haven and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 85.46 mi (137.53 km).

White Haven

#1 White Haven

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,095
Coordinates41.0606400, -75.7740800
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Towanda Street (-75.774021, 41.06065)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.61
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.30 $32.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.35 $36.70
Premium $4.95 $19.77 $39.53
Diesel $5.98 $23.86 $47.72

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 White Haven and Whitman. The current time is 23:34:13.

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.