How far is Whitman, PA from Henderson, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Henderson, PA is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
306.2 mi
05h 45m
Flight
233.14 mi
375.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.14 mi
Kilometers
375.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.2 mi
Kilometers
492.78 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T08:48
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
152.9 mi
02h 52m
To Henderson
153.3 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.6 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Route 322

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 322

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto C L School Road

    1437 ft · 39 sec · C L School Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kingsville Road

    1345 ft · 37 sec · Kingsville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 67%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 24%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Route 322
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
233.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 52m from Whitman
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Whitman and 153.3 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 233.14 mi (375.21 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Henderson

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Population1,749
Coordinates41.1745100, -79.2767100
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Henderson (-79.27671, 41.17451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.9 L · about $44.13
Round trip
$88.26
21.6 gal · 81.8 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.13 $88.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.67 $99.34
Premium $4.95 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $5.98 $64.58 $129.17

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

There is no time difference between Whitman and Henderson. The current time is 08:48:43.

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.