How far is Whitman, PA from Grove City, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Grove City, PA is about 353.9 miles (569.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Grove City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Grove City.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252.1 mi · 4 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake
1961 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sandy Lake Road
2142 ft · 37 sec · Sandy Lake Road
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Continue on North Broad Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Erie Street
93 m · 11 sec · Erie Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1494 ft · 34 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Grove City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 04h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Grove City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Grove City?
The road trip is about 353.9 miles (569.6 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Whitman and 177.2 miles from Grove City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 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 $51.03 one way or $102.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Grove City.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 272.82 mi (439.06 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grove City
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 41.1578400, -80.0886700 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove City (-80.08867, 41.15784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $51.03 | $102.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.44 | $114.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.88 | $123.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $74.69 | $149.38 |
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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