How far is Whitman, PA from Lawrence, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Lawrence, PA is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Lawrence.
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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
19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
14.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight left
927 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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Take the ramp right
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
2387 ft · 60 sec · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Lawrence Street
143 m · 26 sec · Lawrence Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
100 m · 16 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Lawrence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Whitman and 158.6 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $45.64 one way or $91.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 263.71 mi (424.4 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
Census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 40.3061800, -80.1206100 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-80.12061, 40.30618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $45.64 | $91.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.34 | $110.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.80 | $133.59 |
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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