How far is Whitman, PA from Jackson, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Jackson, PA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Jackson.
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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
40.6 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 487 North: Lightstreet
691 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Lightstreet Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lightstreet Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Brook Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road
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Turn slight right onto State Route 487
726 ft · 15 sec · State Route 487
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 487
2209 ft · 50 sec · State Route 487
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Turn left onto Rohrsburg Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 254
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254
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Turn left onto Green Creek Road
2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Derrs Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Derrs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Jackson.
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
75 mi · 01h 21m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Jackson?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Whitman and 76.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.58 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950800, -76.4546700 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-76.45467, 41.19508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
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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