How far is Whitman, PA from Collier, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Collier, PA is about 296.4 miles (477 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Collier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Collier.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi · 15 min · University Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
1740 ft · 27 sec · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South
1486 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morgantown Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Collier Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Collier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Collier?
The road trip is about 296.4 miles (477 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Whitman and 148.4 miles from Collier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Collier. Straight-line distance: 245.13 mi (394.5 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collier
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,247 |
| Coordinates | 39.8503500, -79.7786600 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.55 | $125.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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