How far is Whitman, PA from Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Hanover, PA is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Hanover.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
83 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
950 ft · 49 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
1434 ft · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
1381 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: International Airport
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
15.6 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
2398 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 155
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Level Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Level Road
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Churchville Road
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Turn right onto North Fountain Green Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Fountain Green Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Bypass
3126 ft · 1 min · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East-West Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight right
143 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto York Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail South
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Turn left onto Campbell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbell Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2944 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Steltz Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Steltz Road
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Turn left onto Blooming Grove Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · Blooming Grove Road
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Turn left onto York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
65 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Hanover?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Whitman and 61 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 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 $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Nottingham
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 Nottingham.
Newark
Parkesburg
Aberdeen
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006600, -76.9830400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-76.98304, 39.80066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
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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