How far is Whitman, PA from Hawley, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Hawley, PA is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Hawley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Hawley.
-
1
Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
-
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
-
3
Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
-
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
-
6
Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
-
7
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
-
10
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
-
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
1728 ft · 42 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
72 m · 8 sec
-
14
Turn slight right
7.1 mi · 11 min
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
-
16
Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
-
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
1.5 km · 2 min
-
19
Continue straight
6.7 mi · 7 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna
1532 ft · 39 sec
-
21
Turn right onto Prospect Street
2827 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
-
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 11 sec · Main Street
-
23
Turn right onto Church Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Church Street
-
24
Continue on Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
-
25
Turn straight onto South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
-
26
Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 9 min · Main Street
-
27
Take the ramp slight right
2794 ft · 1 min
-
28
Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
1320 ft · 37 sec
-
30
Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Fairview Lake Road
-
31
Turn right onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road
-
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road
-
33
Continue on Welwood Avenue
3027 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue
-
34
Continue on Bellemonte Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue
-
35
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Penn Avenue
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Hawley.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Hawley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Hawley?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Whitman and 72.9 miles from Hawley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near Hawley.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Hawley. Straight-line distance: 107.73 mi (173.38 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawley
Borough of Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,138 |
| Coordinates | 41.4759200, -75.1821200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawley (-75.18212, 41.47592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.68 | $47.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.51 | $51.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.80 | $61.59 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.