How far is Whitman, PA from Fox Chapel, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Fox Chapel, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Fox Chapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Fox Chapel.
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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
279.6 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Powers Run Road
1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road
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Turn left onto Field Club Road
1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Field Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Fox Chapel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 05h 04m
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 Sunny leaving Whitman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Fox Chapel?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 154.3 miles from Whitman and 154.7 miles from Fox Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Chapel.
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 Fox Chapel. Straight-line distance: 252.61 mi (406.54 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Chapel
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.5134000, -79.8797700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Chapel (-79.87977, 40.5134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.54 | $89.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.18 | $130.36 |
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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