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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.41 mi
05h 48m
Flight
245.13 mi
394.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.13 mi
Kilometers
394.5 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.41 mi
Kilometers
477.02 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Mon, Apr 13, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-13T08:23
Arrive Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:22 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

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Whitman
147.9 mi
02h 54m
To Collier
148.4 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    1740 ft · 27 sec · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South

    1486 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 80%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
University Drive
13 mi · 4%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 54m from Whitman
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Collier. Straight-line distance: 245.13 mi (394.5 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.59 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
20.92 gal · 79.18 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Collier. The current time is 08:23:48.

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.