How far is Whitman, PA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Gettysburg.
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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
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto York Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
1.1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
15 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Gettysburg.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Whitman and 72.1 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 110.22 mi (177.38 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.17 | $50.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
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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