How far is Whitman, PA from Buffalo, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Buffalo, PA is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276 miles (444.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.44 mi
06h 20m
Flight
275.99 mi
444.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.99 mi
Kilometers
444.16 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.44 mi
Kilometers
520.52 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-15T19:33
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
161.4 mi
03h 10m
To Buffalo
162 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    40.8 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Pike

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Washington Pike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 78%
I 70 West
41.3 mi · 13%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Washington Pike
4.65 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
1.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
276 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 10m from Whitman
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Whitman and 162 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 276 miles (444.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.62 one way or $93.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 275.99 mi (444.16 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Buffalo

Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,011
Coordinates40.2264600, -80.3603400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Buffalo (-80.36034, 40.22646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.2 L · about $46.62
Round trip
$93.24
22.82 gal · 86.4 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.62 $93.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.47 $104.95
Premium $4.95 $56.53 $113.05
Diesel $5.98 $68.23 $136.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Buffalo. The current time is 19:33:48.

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.