How far is Whitman, PA from Dunbar, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Dunbar, PA is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
283.09 mi
05h 31m
Flight
236.2 mi
380.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.2 mi
Kilometers
380.13 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.09 mi
Kilometers
455.59 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-15T15:38
Arrive Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Whitman
141.3 mi
02h 45m
To Dunbar
141.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · University Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dunbar Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Woodvale Street

    3108 ft · 2 min · Woodvale Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Connellsville Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Connellsville Street

    549 ft · 29 sec · Connellsville Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 84%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
University Drive
1.68 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 45m from Whitman
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Whitman and 141.8 miles from Dunbar.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 236.2 mi (380.13 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Dunbar

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population966
Coordinates39.9778500, -79.6144800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Dunbar (-79.61448, 39.97785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $40.82
Round trip
$81.64
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.82 $81.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.94 $91.89
Premium $4.95 $49.49 $98.98
Diesel $5.98 $59.74 $119.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Dunbar. The current time is 15:38:31.

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.