How far is Whitman, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Lackawaxen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Lackawaxen.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2827 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Church Street
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Continue on Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
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Turn straight onto South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
1604 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739
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Turn right onto Well Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Scenic Drive
1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn right
40 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Lackawaxen.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Lackawaxen?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 77.8 miles from Whitman and 77.8 miles from Lackawaxen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.
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 Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 108.51 mi (174.63 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.20 | $54.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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