How far is Whitman, PA from Cochranton, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Cochranton, PA is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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
356.78 mi
07h 00m
Flight
279.09 mi
449.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.09 mi
Kilometers
449.16 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.78 mi
Kilometers
574.18 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cochranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Cochranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
178.1 mi
03h 30m
To Cochranton
178.6 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    205.6 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Route 322

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 322

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  23. 23

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  25. 25

    Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on 8th Street

    817 ft · 20 sec · 8th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    1073 ft · 41 sec · 13th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Meadville Pike

    1638 ft · 54 sec · Meadville Pike

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left

    3206 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 21%
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
18.8 mi · 5%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 4%
North 1st Avenue
5.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
279.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
03h 30m from Whitman
Leave By
9:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Cochranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Whitman and 178.6 miles from Cochranton.

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

The direct path is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 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 $51.44 one way or $102.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Cochranton. Straight-line distance: 279.09 mi (449.16 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cochranton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,063
Coordinates41.5200500, -80.0483900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Cochranton (-80.04839, 41.52005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $51.44
Round trip
$102.89
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.44 $102.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.90 $115.80
Premium $4.95 $62.37 $124.74
Diesel $5.98 $75.29 $150.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Cochranton. The current time is 04:10:20.

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.