How far is Whitman, PA from Locust, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Locust, PA is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Locust.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Locust.
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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
175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10.7 mi · 13 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bells Mills Cloe Road
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Turn straight
2391 ft · 55 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cloe Rossiter Road
2 mi · 5 min · Cloe Rossiter Road
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Continue on Juneau Road
2 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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Continue on Locust Lane
600 ft · 18 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
89 m · 13 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane
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Turn left onto Rishell Road
103 m · 15 sec · Rishell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rishell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Locust.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Locust.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Locust?
The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Whitman and 151.6 miles from Locust.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.6 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 5:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Locust.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Locust. Straight-line distance: 211.09 mi (339.72 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.8564500, -78.9725300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust (-78.97253, 40.85645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $43.64 | $87.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.91 | $105.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
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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