How far is Whitman, PA from Lenox, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Lenox, PA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
151.58 mi
03h 02m
Flight
126.94 mi
204.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.94 mi
Kilometers
204.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.58 mi
Kilometers
243.95 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenox
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Lenox
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
75.8 mi
01h 31m
To Lenox
75.7 mi
01h 31m

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
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    1379 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton

    1722 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 106: Lenox

    767 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    1505 ft · 31 sec · State Route 106

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 92

    76 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 92

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 73%
Binghamton
17.5 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
I 476 North
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 31m from Whitman
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lenox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Whitman and 75.7 miles from Lenox.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,767
Coordinates41.7117500, -75.6729700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Lenox (-75.67297, 41.71175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.95 $26.50 $53.01
Diesel $5.98 $31.99 $63.99

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 Lenox. The current time is 09:21:29.

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.