How far is Whitman, PA from Lock Haven, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Lock Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Lock Haven.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Lock Haven, Williamsport
1932 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea
1357 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Paul Mack Boulevard
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Continue on North Jay Street
739 ft · 28 sec · North Jay Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1279 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Lock Haven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.4 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Lock Haven?
The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
White Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Whitman and 102.7 miles from Lock Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.
Stop Ideas Near White Haven
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 White Haven.
White Haven, PA
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Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 146.93 mi (236.46 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lock Haven
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,694 |
| Coordinates | 41.1370100, -77.4469300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.58 | $59.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.87 | $71.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
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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