How far is Whitman, PA from Freeport, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Freeport, PA is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.78 mi
06h 03m
Flight
244.32 mi
393.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.32 mi
Kilometers
393.2 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.78 mi
Kilometers
513.02 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Freeport
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
159.1 mi
03h 01m
To Freeport
159.6 mi
03h 01m

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
83°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    279.6 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    2697 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Indianola Road

    1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeport, Millerstown

    1610 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bakerstown Road

    3257 ft · 1 min · Bakerstown Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1724 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1179 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    120 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto High Street

    59 m · 4 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 88%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.5 mi · 4%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Freeport Road
1.46 mi
Bakerstown Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
244.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 01m from Whitman
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Whitman and 159.6 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 244.32 mi (393.2 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Freeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.6739500, -79.6847700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.58 L · about $45.97
Round trip
$91.94
22.5 gal · 85.16 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.97 $91.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.74 $103.48
Premium $4.95 $55.73 $111.46
Diesel $5.98 $67.28 $134.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Freeport. The current time is 22:47:40.

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.