How far is Whitman, PA from Burnham, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Burnham, PA is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
169.48 mi
03h 28m
Flight
136.63 mi
219.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.63 mi
Kilometers
219.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.48 mi
Kilometers
272.75 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
84.6 mi
01h 44m
To Burnham
84.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Electric Avenue

    1036 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Electric Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Electric Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Logan Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1485 ft · 49 sec · West Freedom Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Beech Street

    22 m · 2 sec · North Beech Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beech Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 46%
US 22 West
54.9 mi · 32%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 12%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 81 South
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 44m from Whitman
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Whitman and 84.9 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 136.63 mi (219.88 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Burnham (-77.56861, 40.63868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.87
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.43 $48.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.50 $55.00
Premium $4.95 $29.62 $59.25
Diesel $5.98 $35.76 $71.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Burnham. The current time is 06:26:26.

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.