How far is Whitman, PA from King, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to King, PA is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
220.08 mi
04h 12m
Flight
176.36 mi
283.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.36 mi
Kilometers
283.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.08 mi
Kilometers
354.18 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive King
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 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
Lower Allen
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
109.9 mi
02h 06m
To King
110.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Blue Knob State Park

    2192 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    747 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Sarah Furnace Road

    1411 ft · 32 sec · Sarah Furnace Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto William Penn Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hickory Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Hickory Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 82%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 9%
I 99 North
9.79 mi · 4%
William Penn Road
3.7 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
I 76 West
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Allen
02h 06m from Whitman
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Lower Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Whitman and 110.2 miles from King.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Stop Ideas Near Lower Allen

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

4 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

15 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

26 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

36 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and King. Straight-line distance: 176.36 mi (283.83 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: King (-78.46418, 40.24397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.73 $71.47
Premium $4.95 $38.49 $76.99
Diesel $5.98 $46.46 $92.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and King. The current time is 10:50:24.

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.