How far is Whitman, PA from Hatfield, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Hatfield, PA is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.17 mi
05h 40m
Flight
242.96 mi
391.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.96 mi
Kilometers
391.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.17 mi
Kilometers
470.2 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Whitman
145.8 mi
02h 50m
To Hatfield
146.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    652 ft · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 81%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
University Drive
8.95 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 50m from Whitman
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Whitman and 146.3 miles from Hatfield.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 242.96 mi (391.01 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Hatfield (-79.73921, 39.87785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.03 L · about $42.13
Round trip
$84.25
20.62 gal · 78.06 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.13 $84.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.42 $94.83
Premium $4.95 $51.08 $102.15
Diesel $5.98 $61.65 $123.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Hatfield. The current time is 22:43:37.

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.