How far is Whitman, PA from Cambridge Springs, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA is about 403.4 miles (649.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
403.39 mi
07h 34m
Flight
287.32 mi
462.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.32 mi
Kilometers
462.39 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.39 mi
Kilometers
649.19 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 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
8:50 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Whitman
201.4 mi
03h 47m
To Cambridge Springs
201.9 mi
03h 47m

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
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Cambridge Springs.

  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

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville

    1343 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto PA-198

    2.9 mi · 5 min · PA-198

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 6/Route 19

    76 m · 4 sec · Route 6/Route 19

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 6/Route 19

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

    945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cussewago Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec · Cussewago Street

  27. 27

    Continue on River Street

    1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Venango Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Church Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 19%
I 79 North
37.4 mi · 9%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.61 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

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
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.1 mi
287.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 47m from Whitman
Leave By
8:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Cambridge Springs?

The road trip is about 403.4 miles (649.2 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.4 miles from Whitman and 201.9 miles from Cambridge Springs.

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

The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.1 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 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 $58.14 one way or $116.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Cambridge Springs. Straight-line distance: 287.32 mi (462.39 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cambridge Springs

#2 Cambridge Springs

Human settlement

Population2,665
Coordinates41.8036700, -80.0564400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Cambridge Springs (-80.05644, 41.80367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.23 gal
53.88 L · about $58.14
Round trip
$116.29
28.46 gal · 107.76 L
Estimated CO2
126.5 kg one way
Round trip: 252.9 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $58.14 $116.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $65.44 $130.89
Premium $4.95 $70.50 $140.99
Diesel $5.98 $85.10 $170.19

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 Cambridge Springs. The current time is 00:45:23.

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.