How far is Whitman, PA from Edwardsville, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Edwardsville, PA is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.81 mi
02h 26m
Flight
101.63 mi
163.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.63 mi
Kilometers
163.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.81 mi
Kilometers
191.2 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T04:30
Arrive Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Whitman
59.4 mi
01h 13m
To Edwardsville
59.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Luzerne

    1766 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Evans Street

    803 ft · 29 sec · Evans Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 72%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 13%
Bear Creek Boulevard
8.66 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 2%
Grove Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 13m from Whitman
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Edwardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Whitman and 59.4 miles from Edwardsville.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Edwardsville.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 101.63 mi (163.56 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Edwardsville (-75.91631, 41.26953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.27 $38.54
Premium $4.95 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.06 $50.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Edwardsville. The current time is 04:30:15.

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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.