How far is Whitman, PA from Falls, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Falls, PA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Falls.
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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
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 South: Wilkes-Barre
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1345 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Township Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto William Street
1.1 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
871 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Jenkins Bridge
1166 ft · 28 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge
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Turn straight
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Exeter Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Exeter Avenue
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Continue on Sullivans Trail
10 mi · 17 min · Sullivans Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Falls Road
1454 ft · 40 sec · Falls Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falls Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Falls.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Falls?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Whitman and 66.5 miles from Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Falls. Straight-line distance: 112.69 mi (181.35 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,851 |
| Coordinates | 41.4606300, -75.8488100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls (-75.84881, 41.46063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.23 | $46.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
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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