How far is Whitman, PA from Knox, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Knox, PA is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.46 mi
06h 07m
Flight
247.29 mi
397.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.29 mi
Kilometers
397.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.46 mi
Kilometers
522.17 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
162.1 mi
03h 03m
To Knox
162.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    222.2 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 338: Knox

    2320 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 338: Knox

    49 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canoe Ripple Road

    2670 ft · 1 min · Canoe Ripple Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Knox Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    2456 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
222 mi · 68%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 23%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Knox Road
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

222 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
03h 03m from Whitman
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Whitman and 162.4 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Knox. Straight-line distance: 247.29 mi (397.97 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,067
Coordinates41.2345100, -79.5372700
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Knox (-79.53727, 41.23451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.34 L · about $46.78
Round trip
$93.57
22.9 gal · 86.68 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.78 $93.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.66 $105.32
Premium $4.95 $56.72 $113.45
Diesel $5.98 $68.47 $136.94

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 Knox. The current time is 06:43:37.

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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.