How far is Whitman, PA from Bangor, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Bangor, PA is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
87.66 mi
02h 03m
Flight
65.62 mi
105.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.66 mi
Kilometers
141.08 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
43.8 mi
01h 01m
To Bangor
43.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

    2734 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on PA-33

    8.1 mi · 9 min · PA-33

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

    1424 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    609 ft · 20 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3271 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 28%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 18%
I 78 East
10.7 mi · 12%
PA-33
8.13 mi · 9%
Bangor Road
4.81 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
01h 01m from Whitman
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Whitman and 43.8 miles from Bangor.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.6 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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 Whitman and Bangor. The current time is 06:13:18.

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.